Troopers were called at approximately 3 a.m. to the inner loop of I-495 near Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring, where there was a reported three-vehicle crash.
According to the initial investigation, a 2005 Honda Accord struck a 2020 Jeep Wrangler and a 2007 Honda Civic while entering I-495 off a ramp from southbound Georgia Avenue.
One passenger in the Accord was killed in the crash.
The drivers of all three vehicles and two passengers in the Civic were transported to the hospital for undisclosed injuries.
Following the crash, the roadway was closed for several hours.
Roads were reopened at around 8 a.m. on Wednesday morning, officials said. The crash remains under investigation.
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