Fatal Four-Vehicle Crash On Route 1 Under Investigation In Laurel (Developing)

A Route 1 crash involving four vehicles killed one driver and hospitalized two others on Tuesday night, Feb. 6, police said.

Howard County Police are investigating the fatal crash.
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Valerie Musson

02/07/2024 12:44 p.m.

The crash occurred just north of Country Meadows Lane in Laurel shortly before 9:45 p.m., according to the Howard County Police Department.

A 1995 Chevy 1500 was heading northbound when it crossed the median and struck a southbound 2007 Pontiac Solstice. The Pontiac then hit a 2022 Hyundai Accent, while debris from the crash hit a 2022 Toyota Camry.

The man driving the Pontiac was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

Two other drivers were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment of undisclosed injuries.

Route 1 was shut down in both directions between Whiskey Bottom Road and Maier Road for about four hours.

The crash remains under investigation.

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