Moped Rider Killed Crashing Into Tractor-Trailer On I-495 In Maryland

Traffic was tied up for miles on I-495 in Prince George's County on Friday afternoon when a moped rider was killed after crashing into a tractor-trailer.

Traffic backed up on I-495 in Maryland.
Photo Credit: *Maryland Department of Transportation*

Zak Failla

09/01/2023 2:38 p.m.

With travelers hitting the road for the long Labor Day Weekend, traffic came to a half in the southbound lanes of the interstate near MD Route 295 as Maryland State Police investigated the fatal crash.

Police say that the driver of the scooter struck the side of the tractor-trailer, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The incident forced police to close all but one lane on I-495 in the area as they investigated and cleared the scene. No other details were initially released by state police.

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