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Two Killed In Separate Crashes 12 Hours Apart On Same Maryland Highway: Police
A pair of fatal crashes are under investigation after two people were killed in less than 12 hours in Anne Arundel County, police say. The busy day for members of the Anne Arundel County Police began shortly after midnight, when 37-year-old Laurel resident Jeff Charles was killed in a violent crash that saw him ejected from his Jeep on Wednesday. Later that morning, at approximately 11:10 a.m. on April 17, officers were called back to the same road, where there was a reported crash on Laurel Fort Meade Road at the intersection of Old Annapolis Road in Maryland City involving Rockville resid…
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Wrong-Way Chain-Reaction Crash In Southern Maryland Sends Two To Hospital: Sheriff
Two were hospitalized in Southern Maryland following a chain-reaction crash that was set off when a man failed to negotiate a turn and struck a vehicle in the opposite lane, according to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were called shortly before 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon to investigate a reported crash at the intersection of Newtowne Neck Road and Wathen Road in Leonardtown involving three vehicles. According to investigators, Salvador Martinez Gonzalez, 34, was driving a 2020 Chevy Silverado north on Newtowne Neck Road when he lost control of the truck, crossed …
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New I-695 Inner Loop Closure Point To Take Effect Monday: Maryland Transportation Authority
With the entire East Coast continuing to adjust to the collapse of the Key Bridge collapse in Maryland, the state's Transportation Authority announced new closures and alternatives for motorists on I-695. Beginning on Monday, April 15, there will be a new closure point in effect on the Inner Loop. According to officials, the closure will be at MD 151/North Point Boulevard (exit 42) which will be the last exit for drivers. Outer Loop closure remains intact at MD 173 (exit 1) (see above). New closures and traffic patterns. Maryland Transportation Authority Police via Facebook …
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Serious Crash Shuts Elkton Road
A serious crash closed a major roadway in Cecil County early Tuesday, April 2. The state's DOT website shows all northbound lanes of MD 279 (Elkton Road) was closed due to a crash at approximately 5:15 a.m. ALERT: Cecil County; Crash; MD 279 North between Belle Hill Rd and Airport Rd; all lanes closed #MDTraffic soc — MD State Highway Adm (@MDSHA) April 2, 2024 The road was closed between Belle Hill and Airport roads.
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Driver Killed In Fiery DC Crash Was Trapped On Top Of Jersey Wall On I-295 In DC, Police Say
New details have been released after a person was killed in a fiery crash on I-295 that left one dead and several others injured. The Metropolitan Police Department detailed the events that resulted in a fatal crash on Friday morning in Northeast DC, though the investigation into the incident is ongoing. Police say that at 6:50 a.m. on March 29, a Dodge Ram 1500 pick-up truck was heading north on the interstate and approaching the Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue exit when the crash happened. Crash with entrapment & fire I-295 at Benning Rd NE. Had 2 vehicles involved with 1 on f…
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One Dead, 3 Hurt In I-295 Crash In DC
Traffic was tied up on I-295 in Northeast DC as crews responded to a fatal crash and car fire on Friday morning. DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to a stretch of the interstate near Benning Road NE shortly before 7 a.m. on March 29, where there was a reported multi-vehicle crash with one on that went up in flames. One person was killed in the fiery crash after becoming entrapped inside the vehicle, and three others were evaluated at the scene by paramedics before declining additional treatment. Several lanes were closed in the area as crews battled the car fire and investigated the fa…
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Two Killed, Three Hospitalized Following Chain-Reaction Crash In Maryland: State Police
Two family members were killed in a three-vehicle chain-reaction crash on Route 313 that shutdown the roadway for hours, according to Maryland State Police investigators. Hurlock residents Lavonne Bratcher, 55, and Vincent Bratcher, 56, were both pronounced dead by first responders after their Mazda was rear-ended by a Jeep, sending them ping-ponging into a GMC truck, causing the fatal crash in Caroline County. Shortly before 7 a.m. on March 11, troopers were called to a stretch of Federalsburg Highway north of Laurel Grove Road where there was a reported crash. Investigators say that the …
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New Escapee Wanted For Ditching Court-Ordered GPS Device, Fleeing In St. Mary's County: Sheriff
Seen him? Investigators from the St. Mary's Sheriff's Office are seeking the public's assistance in tracking down lcoal resident Daniel Steven Connelly, who was able to escape following his arrest. They say that on Thursday, March 7, Connelly, who was incarcerated at the St. Mary's County detention and Rehabilitation Center at the time, removed his court-ordered GPS monitoring device while at an inpatient treatment facility in California. He then left the area. No other details were provided by the sheriff's office. Anyone with information regarding Connelly or his whereabouts has …
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Passenger Killed In Multi-Vehicle Maryland Crash: State Police
Police have identified the 87-year-old man who was killed after being rushed to an area hospital following a crash in St. Mary's County. Maryland State Police troopers were called early on Tuesday, March 5 to the area of Great Mills Road at East Run Drive in Lexington Park, where there were reports of a two-vehicle crash that left at least three people with injuries. Google Maps street view According to police, first responders found Joseph Leroy Greer, 87, of Dameron suffering from serious injuries, and he was rushed by paramedics to MedStar St. Mary's Hospital, where he later died. The…
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Escapee Wanted For Ditching Court-Ordered GPS Device, Fleeing In St. Mary's County: Sheriff
Recognize her? Investigators from the St. Mary's Sheriff's Office are seeking the public's assistance in tracking down Lexington Park resident Ashley Lauren Markart, who was able to escape home detention following her arrest on a weapons offense. According to officials, Markart was on home detention when she removed her court-ordered GPS monitoring device and fled the area. The 31-year-old woman was described as being 5-foot-4 weighing 135 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. No other details were provided by the sheriff's office. Anyone with information regarding Markart or her …
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Police Seeking Witnesses To Crash That Left Passenger With Critical Injuries In Charles County
See something, say something. At least that's what the Charles County Sheriff's Office is imploring as they seek witnesses to a crash in Waldorf on Sunday afternoon that left a 49-year-old with critical injuries. Patrol officers were called at around 3;30 p.m. on March 3 to the intersection of Middletown Road and McDaniel Road, where the driver of a Kia K5 was attempting to make a left turn when it was struck by a Volkswagen ID.4. A passenger in the Kia was evaluated and rushed to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries, though their condition was not available on Monday afternoon.…
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Beloved Doughnut Shop Set To Reopen After Being Damaged By Car In Maryland
A popular eatery in Prince George's County is set to reopen after a son in Maryland rallied the community to support his parents after a car crashed into their business. One person suffered minor injuries shortly after 8 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30 last year after crashing a Honda into the side of Laurel Tavern Donuts in the 100 block of Washington Boulevard in Laurel, leaving the building with substantial damage. The driver crashed into the side of the doughnut shop in Laurel. Prince George's County Fire/EMS In response, Sean Kwon started a GoFundMe campaign on behalf of his parents…
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Metro Station Evacuated For Smoke On Platform In Southeast DC (
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Some Metro riders in Southeast DC got a scare on Thursday afternoon after first responders evacuated a station and temporarily suspended service due to smoky conditions caused by a fire. Shortly after 1 p.m. on Feb. 15, DC Fire and EMS personnel reported that they were called to the Eastern Market Metro station, where there was smoke on the platform, officials say. At app 12:50p, the operator Silver Line train 638 at Eastern Market reported an "explosion" on their train, and resulting heavy smoke. Further details to come. — @MetroReasons@thepit.social (@MetroReasons) February 15, 2024 …
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Wegmans Tractor-Trailer Fire Leads To Temporary Lane Closures In Maryland
The shelves at a Maryland Wegmans location may be a bit bare after a tractor-trailer carrying a delivery was destroyed by an early morning fire in Montgomery County. At approximately 5:15 a.m. on Thursday morning, first responders were called to a vehicle fire on Observation Drive near Ridge Road, where a truck heading to the grocery giant went up in flames. ICYMI - ~515a @mcfrs dispatched for vehicle fire on Observation Dr near Rt 27 (Ridge Rd), fire involved fully loaded tractor trailer headed to nearby Wegmans Market, total loss, no injuries, cleanup continuing likely to afternoon, po…
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Police ID Woman Killed Crashing Into Trees Off Anne Arundel County Roadway
A 68-year-old woman was killed in Anne Arundel County over the weekend after losing control of her vehicle and coming to a crashing rest against two trees, police say. Glen Burnie resident Cynthia Herman has been identified by investigators as the person who was killed after crashing in the early evening on Friday, Feb. 2. According to a spokesperson from the Anne Arundel County Police Department, shortly after 7 p.m. on Friday night, officers responded to a single-vehicle crash on Route 10 North near Mountain Road in Glen Burnie, where Herman crashed her 2011 Nissan Frontier. Invest…
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Police Searching For Honda That Caused 23-Vehicle Pile-Up On Bay Bridge In Maryland
New details have been released by the Maryland Transportation Authority Police as they attempt to locate a driver responsible for causing a multi-vehicle pile-up on the Bay Bridge over the weekend that wreaked havoc for some travelers. On Saturday afternoon, the busy bridge was shut down after a blue Honda Civic reportedly caused the 23-vehicle crash when the driver was speeding and traveling erratically over the bridge. The Bay Bridge's westbound span is estimated to remain closed into mid-afternoon for a multi-vehicle crash. Westbound traffic being detoured at MD-213. #MDTraffic pic.tw…
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Traffic At Stand Still Hours After Massive Multi-Vehicle Crash On Bay Bridge In Maryland
Many drivers opted to simply turn off their vehicles as traffic was stopped on the Bay Bridge for hours due to a multi-vehicle crash involving more than a dozen drivers in Maryland. The busy bridge was shut down on Jan. 27 as first responders in Anne Arundel County worked to clear the scene and investigate what caused the crash, which sent several people to the hospital, according to reports. The crash halted traffic on Saturday. Twitter via MDTA All westbound lanes were shut down, leaving the roadway as a parking lot as of 2 p.m. on Saturday afternoon. The Maryland Transportation Aut…
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Police ID Person Killed In Prince George's County Hit-Run Crash
Police have identified the man killed in a hit-and-run crash in Prince George’s County earlier this month. William Wayland, 56, of Potomac, was walking along Saint Barnabas Road in Temple Hills just midnight on Saturday, Jan. 13 when he was struck by a driver who sped off, Prince George's County Police said. Wayland was pronounced dead at the scene. Meanwhile, the driver remains at large. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the department's Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at (301) 731-4422. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribu…
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Two Police Cruisers Struck Within Minutes By Drivers In Maryland: Police
New details have been released by the Montgomery County Department of Police Department after two cruisers were struck overnight while officers were responding to separate calls. At around 10:45 p.m. on Jan. 18, an officer from the 2nd District responded to assist with a shooting call in the 3rd District in Gaithersburg when he was rear-ended by a driver at the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Grace Church Road, officials said. The driver attempted to flee, but the woman was later found in the area of Montgomery Village Avenue and arrested for allegedly driving under the influence. Accor…
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Multi-Vehicle Crash Causes Delays For Commuters On I-495 In Maryland
Thursday's evening commute was a sluggish one for some travelers on I-495 in Montgomery County as crews cleared a multi-vehicle crash near the American Legion Bridge. First responders were called at around 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 18, to the Outer Loop of I-495, where there was a five-vehicle crash that resulted in several lanes being closed and rubbernecking from motorists heading in the opposite direction. Traffic incident closes three left lanes of Outer Loop I-495 at the American Legion Bridge. Expect significant delays. Seek alternate route. #MdTraffic pic.twitter.com/eDCyd7VGCS — Montgome…
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Scooter Rider From MD Ejected During DC Crash Dies At Hospital: MPD
A 55-year-old man who was a passenger on his friend's scooter when it crashed on the 14th Street Bridge in DC has died at an area hospital, the Metropolitan Police Department announced. Takoma Park resident Francisco Eduardo Santaella was riding on a motorized scooter on Wednesday, Jan. 10 with a driver in the northbound express lanes of the bridge when police say he lost control and crashed. According to investigators, Eduardo Santaella's scooter was in the express lanes (HOV side) in the left lane for Exit 1 when it failed to negotiate the right curve of the roadway and mou…
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One Injured After SUV Crashes Through Produce Section At Whole Foods In Montgomery County
A motorist in Montgomery County tried to turn the produce section of Whole Foods into a drive-thru on Sunday afternoon, crashing through the front of the grocery store, officials say. Shortly before noon, a car went past the front door of Whole Foods on River Road in Bethesda before ultimately coming to a crashing halt in front of the Seafood Section after smashing through fruits and vegetables on Sunday, Jan. 14. The aftermath of the crash at Whole Foods in Bethesda Montgomery County Fire and Rescue The car went through the front door and stopped in the back of the produce departme…
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Three Hospitalized With Injuries After Five-Car Crash In Maryland (
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Three people were hospitalized in a five-vehicle crash that was reported in Montgomery County ahead of the evening commute. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services personnel were called at around 3 p.m. on Thursday afternoon on the Intercounty Connector between Layhill Road and New Hampshire Avenue in Silver Spring, where there was a massive crash that left at least one car on its roof. A spokesperson for the agency said that one person was trapped, and there were five people treated, three of whom were hospitalized, one with traumatic injuries. The aftermath of the crash in Silver …
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One Killed, One Injured After Crash On MD-5 In Prince George's County: State Police
A 34-year-old woman died after being involved in a crash with a BMW in Prince George's County on Wednesday night. Accokeek resident Nickita Sammy has been identified by Maryland State Police investigators as the person who was killed in a crash involving Timothy Brickhouse, 26, in Brandywine overnight. Shortly before 11:30 p.m. on Jan. 10, police say that Sammy was the passenger in a Hyundai traveling south on Branch Avenue at the intersection of Earnshaw Drive, where the driver attempted to make a left turn and was struck by the District Height resident's BMW. Branch Avenue at the int…
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Beltway Traffic Helps Cops Catch Up To MD Thieves Who Stole $4.5K In Bags: Police
Traffic on the Capital Beltway is what police said ultimately helped them capture four people who stole $4,500 in designer bags from Tysons Corner. Around 5:05 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 5, detectives got an alert from loss prevention saying a retail theft crew grabbed more than a dozen designer handbags, totaling over $4,500 in value, and ran from the store, Fairfax County police said. The suspects got into an awaiting Chevrolet Suburban and tried to flee the area. Detectives launched a thorough search along the southbound stretch of Interstate 495 in Annandale. Despite the heavy traffic …
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Police ID Teen Killed In Head-On Crash Driving Minivan Stolen Out Of Charles County
A 15-year-old in a stolen minivan taken out of Charles County was killed in a wrong-way crash with a pickup truck in Prince George's County, according to police. Accokeek resident Shaun Shelton has been identified by the Prince George's County Police Department as the person who was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Clinton on Friday afternoon. According to a spokesperson from the department, at around 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 5, officers were called to investigate a crash involving a pickup truck and minivan driven by Shelton in the area of Piscataway Road and King Gallahan Court. FATAL…
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Traffic Tied Up By One-Vehicle Crash In Montgomery County (
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Some motorists looking to stock up before the winter weather hits the region were caught in traffic following a one-vehicle crash that was reported in Montgomery County. A single-car crash shut down three lanes of George Avenue at the intersection of Connecticut Avenue at around 2 p.m. on Friday afternoon, leaving only the left lane open while first responders investigated the incident. Maryland DOT The Montgomery County Department of Police issued an alert advising that drivers in the area can expect "significant delays" and should avoid the area, if possible. No information about the c…
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One Killed In Fatal Head-On Crash With Tow Truck In Calvert County, Sheriff Says
One person was killed early on Friday morning when an SUV smashed into a tow truck in a head-on Calvert County crash, according to the sheriff's office. A death investigation has been launched after a Ford Edge collided with a tow truck shortly before 9:45 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 5 on Plum Point Road near Kimberly Lane in Huntingtown. Deputies were called to the site of the head-on crash, where they found two men suffering from injuries. According to the Calvert County Sheriff's Office, paramedics rushed one man from the crash to CalvertHealth, where he later died from his injuries, and anoth…
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Three Hospitalized After Violent Single-Vehicle Crash In Montgomery County (
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Three people were hospitalized on Wednesday morning when a driver lost control and crashed along a busy Montgomery County roadway. At around 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, first responders were called to a stretch of westbound lanes on MD 200 between exits 8 and 3 in Rockville, authorities say. 💥Aerial Video/Photos of crash WB MD200 ICC between Exit 8 and Exit 3, near mile marker 4.3, which is before Shady Grove Road, collision, single vehicle with 1 person extricated. @DavidPazos15 #mcpd @MoCoFireWire @TheMoCoShow @ModeratelyMoco @CordellTraffic @HHFireProds… pic.twitter.com/LPbs52xsr9 — Tim P…
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Person Killed After Crash Involving Motorcycle In Maryland, Police Say (
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Officials confirmed that a motorcyclist was killed after crashing outside an area McDonald's in Montgomery County. Shortly after 7 p.m. on Tuesday night, first responders were called to the 2100 block of Viers Mill Road near Atlantic Avenue in Rockville, where there was a reported crash involving a vehicle and motorcycle, according to a spokesperson for the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service. At 7:50 p.m., the Montgomery County Department of Police confirmed that there was a pedestrian fatality in the same area. MCPD is investigating a pedestrian fatality in the 2100 block of Vei…
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Car Being Towed Catches Fire On I-270 In Montgomery County
A tow truck driver got a scare on Tuesday morning when a vehicle being transported went up in flames on I-270 in Montgomery County. Officials say that at around 11:30 a.m., crews were called to a stretch of the interstate near Route 121 when the engine of the car being towed caught fire. The car caught fire while it was being towed in Montgomery County. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO A Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson said that a vehicle was being towed when the engine compartment caught fire and was quickly extinguished when the driver dropped it on the side o…
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