The Washington Ballet Company is canceling the rest of its Studio Company tour after a 20-year-old dancer was fatally injured when she was struck by a car Friday while on tour in Harford County. Mary Saludares was crossing Route 24 at Edgewood Road about 10 p.m. when she was hit, police said. She died early Saturday.

Saludares began dancing at the age of 6 while living in the Philippines, according to a statement from the Washington Ballet Company. She was selected to join the Studio Company for its 2008-2009 season. "She was not only a beautiful dancer but a radiant soul who emitted peace and joy," said artistic director Septime Webre. "The entire TWB family mourns her passing and extends its thoughts and prayers to Mary's family."