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'He Shouldn't Be Here': Maryland Dad Burned In Plant Explosion Texted Wife Minutes Before Blast 'He Shouldn't Be Here': Maryland Dad Burned In Plant Explosion Texted Wife Minutes Before Blast
'He Shouldn't Be Here': Maryland Dad Burned In Plant Explosion Texted Wife Minutes Before Blast Five minutes. That's all the time that passed between Bruce Boykin Jr.'s last text message to his wife and the explosion that nearly took his life. Now, the Maryland father of three is recovering in a Johns Hopkins burn unit after suffering significant injuries in the blast that rocked Baltimore's Patapsco Wastewater Treatment Plant earlier this week. "He shouldn't be here, but he is," his wife, Traci Boykin, wrote in an emotional update shared days after the explosion. "I can't explain how that feels knowing that we could've lost him, that within 5 minutes of his last text to me, a nightm…
Hunter Biden Says He Smoked Crack At Super 8 Hotel; Infamous Photo Taken There Hunter Biden Says He Smoked Crack At Super 8 Hotel; Infamous Photo Taken There
Hunter Biden Says He Smoked Crack At Super 8 Hotel; Infamous Photo Taken There Hunter Biden says he smoked crack at a notorious Connecticut highway hotel while battling drug addiction and alcoholism. The 56-year-old son of former President Joe Biden made the admission in a Thursday, June 4, post on X, where he also claimed a widely shared shirtless photo of himself was taken at a former Super 8 motel off I-95 in West Haven when he was in the throes of that addiction.  Biden was sparring with a critic over his comments that politicians and the wealthy use divisive politics as a distraction tactic. He believes they are getting "fat and rich" while the country tears…
Virginia Students Severely Burned In Spring Break House Fire Face Long Road To Recovery Virginia Students Severely Burned In Spring Break House Fire Face Long Road To Recovery
Virginia Students Severely Burned In Spring Break House Fire Face Long Road To Recovery Two students in Virginia will miss the remainder of the school year after being severely burned in a house fire during Spring Break celebrations. Tavion Bush and his cousin, Cassidy Williams, were celebrating the holiday when a fire broke out, sending them both to the burn unit, according to loved ones rallying support from the community for the family. Both were critically injured in the fire and have been hospitalized since the incident. Each faces a lengthy recovery. "Their loving family and friends have supported them every step of the way," Denise Rich said. "Since the accident, both …
'Bob's Burgers' Star Shares Emotional Update After Surviving Fiery Crash 'Bob's Burgers' Star Shares Emotional Update After Surviving Fiery Crash
'Bob's Burgers' Star Shares Emotional Update After Surviving Fiery Crash The voice of a beloved character on "Bob's Burgers" says he's "thankful beyond words" to be alive after a fiery toll booth crash in New Hampshire. Eugene Mirman gave an update about his recovery in an Instagram post on Friday, April 3. The 51-year-old comedian has voiced Gene Belcher since the hit animated series debuted on Fox in 2011. Mirman, whose real name is Yevgeny Mirman, was injured in the crash on the Everett Turnpike on Tuesday, March 31. "Thank you so much for all the well wishes, love, and kind messages from friends and strangers," he posted. "I am extraordinaril…
Southern Maryland Father, Son Displaced By Fast-Moving Fire As Winter Storm Looms (PHOTOS) Southern Maryland Father, Son Displaced By Fast-Moving Fire As Winter Storm Looms (PHOTOS)
Southern Maryland Father, Son Displaced By Fast-Moving Fire As Winter Storm Looms (Photos) A father and son in Southern Maryland were left out in the cold after a fast-moving fire displaced them as the region braces for a severe winter storm. Steve Grilli and his son are picking up the pieces after flames tore through their Mechanicsville home earlier this week, resulting in several floors collapsing and leaving the residence uninhabitable. First responders were called at around 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20 to a Cooney Neck Road home in St. Mary's County, where there were multiple reports of black smoke billowing from the home. The Mechanicsville fire left a father and …
‘Holding On To Hope’: New Maryland Dad Fights For Life After Devastating ATV Crash ‘Holding On To Hope’: New Maryland Dad Fights For Life After Devastating ATV Crash
‘Holding On To Hope’: New Maryland Dad Fights For Life After Devastating ATV Crash A Maryland family is clinging to hope as a young father fights for his life after a devastating four-wheeler crash that left him with critical injuries. Travis Adams, a new dad described as kind, strong, and devoted to his family, was critically hurt in an ATV accident on Sunday, Oct. 5, according to his sister, Taylor Adams. He was found badly injured and airlifted to the hospital, where doctors discovered a severe head injury with a brain bleed, a broken collarbone, multiple broken ribs, and a crushed chest injury, along with bruised and punctured lungs and possible pelvic fractures, the …
3 Officers Killed, 2 Injured Identified In York County Shooting; Gunman Dead (UPDATE) 3 Officers Killed, 2 Injured Identified In York County Shooting; Gunman Dead (UPDATE)
3 Officers Killed, 2 Injured Identified In York County Shooting; Gunman Dead (Update) The three Northern York County Regional Police Department detectives killed in a York County ambush have been formally identified, Pennsylvania State Police announced during a Thursday, Sept. 18 press conference. Two other officers were wounded, and the gunman, 24-year-old Matthew James Ruth, was killed. The detectives killed in the line of duty have been identified as Cody Beaker, Mark Baker, and Isaiah Emenheiser. Another Northern York detective and a York County Sheriff’s deputy remain hospitalized. The confrontation lasted just two minutes and 16 seconds from the time Ruth opened fire t…
From Hospital To Home: Sheriff's Deputy’s 18-Month Road To Recovery Begins From Hospital To Home: Sheriff's Deputy’s 18-Month Road To Recovery Begins
From Hospital To Home: Sheriff's Deputy’s 18-Month Road To Recovery Begins Loudoun County Sheriff's Deputy Louis Custodio is back home with his family after a life-altering motorcycle crash while he was on patrol, the agency says. At approximately 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13, Custodio was on the job when he struck another motorcycle head-on between Hyatt Lane and Morrisonville Road, sending both riders to the hospital with critical injuries. According to loved ones, Custodio was left with "devastating injuries" that will require at least 15 surgeries and a recovery time of at least 18 months, leaving him out of work. Louis Custodio GoFundMe On Friday, …
Contractor Crashes 15 Feet Off Ladder Onto Asphalt — Family Begs For Help After Horror Fall Contractor Crashes 15 Feet Off Ladder Onto Asphalt — Family Begs For Help After Horror Fall
Contractor Crashes 15 Feet Off Ladder Onto Asphalt — Family Begs For Help After Horror Fall A Virginia father is facing a long recovery after falling more than a dozen feet from a ladder while working on a job, his family said. On Saturday, Aug. 30, Christopher Sullivan was pressure washing a metal roof when the washer got wedged between the roof and ladder, leading to a dangerous situation.  As he tried to free it, the ladder shifted left, sending Sullivan and the machine tumbling nearly 15 feet onto asphalt, according to his wife. Sullivan was left with catastrophic injuries that included a brain bleed, broken jaw, and broken wrist. Doctors are now waiting for swelling ar…
Maryland Bride-To-Be Suffers Brain Bleed, Fiancé Breaks Back, Both Legs In Crash Maryland Bride-To-Be Suffers Brain Bleed, Fiancé Breaks Back, Both Legs In Crash
Maryland Bride-To-Be Suffers Brain Bleed, Fiancé Breaks Back, Both Legs In Crash A catastrophic crash left a young Maryland couple reeling as they now face a lengthy road to recovery after being forced to delay wedding plans. On Wednesday, Aug. 27, Jess Janowich and Matt Hughes were involved in a wild crash that left them both seriously injured and temporarily out of work. Janowich suffered a brain bleed, punctured lung, fractured rib, and dislocated pinky, leaving her out of work for several weeks, according to organizers of a fundraiser on their behalf. Hughes' injuries were more severe, including two fractured vertebrae in his lower back.  He also&nb…
Girl Suffers Life-Altering Injuries In Pennsylvania Football Bus Crash That Hurt 21, Family Say Girl Suffers Life-Altering Injuries In Pennsylvania Football Bus Crash That Hurt 21, Family Say
Girl Suffers Life-Altering Injuries In Pennsylvania Football Bus Crash That Hurt 21, Family Say A student from the Aliquippa Junior High football team suffered life-altering injuries in the school bus crash that hospitalized 21 people in Economy Borough, her family said. Robert Gilbert started a GoFundMe for his sister, Queen Gilbert, whose daughter was badly hurt in the Saturday, Aug. 23 crash on Shaffer Road, according to the fundraiser. Police, fire, and EMS were called to the 190 block of Shaffer Road around 10 a.m. for the crash involving a bus carrying students and staff from the Aliquippa School District, Beaver County EMS said in a release. The bus was carrying 25 players, two…
Heroic NY Paramedic, Model Stabbed While Saving Women From Attackers In Germany Heroic NY Paramedic, Model Stabbed While Saving Women From Attackers In Germany
Heroic NY Paramedic, Model Stabbed While Saving Women From Attackers In Germany An EMT and model from upstate New York is fighting to recover after he was brutally stabbed while protecting two women from a tram assault in Germany. John Rudat, 21, of Colonie, – who recently completed paramedic school and works as an EMT in Albany County – intervened after seeing two women being attacked in Dresden on Sunday, Aug. 24, according to a GoFundMe campaign. In the struggle, he was slashed in the face with a six-inch blade, leaving him with severe injuries that required emergency surgery overseas. Photos from the aftermath show blood across the tram floor as passengers used ti…
Sheriff's Deputy Faces 18 Months Of Recovery After Head-On Motorcycle Crash Sheriff's Deputy Faces 18 Months Of Recovery After Head-On Motorcycle Crash
Sheriff's Deputy Faces 18 Months Of Recovery After Head-On Motorcycle Crash What started as a routine day on the job for Loudoun County Sheriff's deputy Louis Custodio ended with a life-altering motorcycle crash while he was on patrol, his family says. At approximately 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13, Custodio was on patrol when he struck another motorcycle head-on between Hyatt Lane and Morrisonville Road, sending both riders to the hospital with critical injuries. According to loved ones, Custodio was left with "devastating injuries" that will require at least 15 surgeries and a recovery time of at least 18 months, leaving him out of work. Following the crash, the …
Maryland Dad’s Dream Motorcycle Trip Ends In Nightmare Crash 1,200 Miles From Home Maryland Dad’s Dream Motorcycle Trip Ends In Nightmare Crash 1,200 Miles From Home
Maryland Dad’s Dream Motorcycle Trip Ends In Nightmare Crash 1,200 Miles From Home What began as a cross-country motorcycle adventure for a group of Maryland friends took a devastating turn when one rider, John Dant, was seriously injured in a crash and left stranded nearly 1,200 miles from home. Dant and six friends left Maryland on July 25 for “the motorcycle trip of a lifetime,” his friends said, though it took an unexpectedly tragic turn.  The initial plan was to ride through Yellowstone National Park, the Grand Tetons, and eventually make it to Sturgis for the 85th Anniversary Rally. GoFundMe But on the morning of July 28, “while leaving Lincoln, Nebraska, Jo…
Maryland Family Seeks Help For Beloved Bartender After Heart Attack: 'There's Only One Paulie' Maryland Family Seeks Help For Beloved Bartender After Heart Attack: 'There's Only One Paulie'
Maryland Family Seeks Help For Beloved Bartender After Heart Attack: 'There's Only One Paulie' To know Paulie Smith is to love him, friends and family in Maryland say. Smith, a "beloved friend, teammate, brother, father, and bartender," is facing an arduous road to recovery after suffering a massive heart attack and heart failure. Now, his loved ones are rallying to support him and his family following the unexpected medical emergency for the man with a "large heart, loving (and) loud personality, and his smile and laugh (have) touched us all at one time or another." Organizers of a fundraiser that raised nearly $9,000 in less than 24 hours said that they are coming together to "ask…
Wrestler ‘Buff’ Bagwell Gets Leg Amputated Following 2020 Crash: ‘I’m Taking This By The Horns’ Wrestler ‘Buff’ Bagwell Gets Leg Amputated Following 2020 Crash: ‘I’m Taking This By The Horns’
Wrestler ‘Buff’ Bagwell Gets Leg Amputated Following 2020 Crash: ‘I’m Taking This By The Horns’ Five years after he was involved in a gruesome car crash, Marcus "Buff" Bagwell is facing his latest battle outside of the ring. The five-time WCW World Tag Team Champion underwent an above-the-knee amputation after multiple attempts to repair damage from the 2020 crash were unsuccessful. Bagwell crashed his car into a shopping mall in 2020, leaving him with grievous injuries that ultimately led to his decision to amputate.  His story was documented by former WWE wrestler Maven Huffman on his YouTube channel following the July 9 surgery. In the 1990s, Buff Bagwell was one of the…
Baltimore Orioles Announcer Ben McDonald Hospitalized After 25-Foot Fall From Tree Stand Baltimore Orioles Announcer Ben McDonald Hospitalized After 25-Foot Fall From Tree Stand
Baltimore Orioles Announcer Ben McDonald Hospitalized After 25-Foot Fall From Tree Stand Longtime Baltimore Orioles announcer and former MLB pitcher Ben McDonald is recovering from a severe concussion and two fractured vertebrae after falling 25 feet from a deer stand while hunting, he announced Friday. McDonald, 56, shared news of the accident on social media, where he posted a video from his hospital bed along with an update on his condition. This is what a severe concussion looks like and sounds like!🤦‍♂️ (I still don’t remember anything) Apparently I fell out of a deer stand 25 feet up yesterday morning….I’m fine and appreciate everyone checking on me. Very lucky….concus…
‘Miracle In Maryland’: Toddler Survives 15-Story Fall From Apartment Balcony ‘Miracle In Maryland’: Toddler Survives 15-Story Fall From Apartment Balcony
‘Miracle In Maryland’: Toddler Survives 15-Story Fall From Apartment Balcony He fell from a 15th-floor balcony — and survived.  Now, 2-year-old TJ Thompson is fighting to walk again, and his grandparents are asking for the community's help with his recovery. On Thursday, May 15, around 2:10 p.m., Montgomery County Police responded to the 1500 block of Oak Leaf Drive in White Oak for a reported fall.  When officers arrived, they found a toddler who had fallen from a 15th-floor apartment balcony into the bushes below, according to police. First responders rushed the child to the hospital, where officials said he was treated for a broken leg and multiple in…
Here's How Many Days Parents Need To Recover From Family Vacation Here's How Many Days Parents Need To Recover From Family Vacation
Here's How Many Days Parents Need To Recover From Family Vacation Family vacations may be packed with memories, but for many parents, the real trip starts when they get home. It takes the average parent two and a half days to recover from traveling with kids, according to a new survey of 2,000 parents of children under 12. For one in three, the peaceful part of the journey doesn’t even make it past the first hour.  Whether by plane, car, or train, bickering, meltdowns, and mood swings are frequent fliers on most family itineraries. When asked to estimate how long it takes to feel fully like themselves again after a trip, parents said they needed 2.…
Freak Accident Leaves Maryland Drummer Injured: 'The Mohawk Will Grow Back' Freak Accident Leaves Maryland Drummer Injured: 'The Mohawk Will Grow Back'
Freak Accident Leaves Maryland Drummer Injured: 'The Mohawk Will Grow Back' Baltimore’s "favorite shreddy mohawk-ed drumming bartender" is temporarily off their feet — but not off their game — after a brutal, freak accident left him hospitalized and out of work. Heath “Spicy Hellcat” Gorenflo, a beloved local staple behind the bar at Dutch Courage, was seriously injured on June 28 in an accident described by partner Amie Ward as “one of the most freak and metal AF” incidents imaginable. Following the accident, Gorenflo was left with a broken back, broken right foot, and a 10-inch gash across their head.  Heath "Spicy Hellcat" Gorenflo GoFundMe Despite th…
After A Falling Tree Crushed His Truck, Maryland Man Faces Long Road To Recovery After A Falling Tree Crushed His Truck, Maryland Man Faces Long Road To Recovery
After A Falling Tree Crushed His Truck, Maryland Man Faces Long Road To Recovery Hunter Young is the kind of guy everyone roots for — quick with a smile, always ready to lend a hand, and as one friend put it, “truly a treasure.” Now, a stunned Maryland community is rallying around him after a freak crash left the popular local in critical condition. During the latest round of storms to hit the region, on Wednesday, July 2, Young was behind the wheel of his work truck when a tree suddenly fell, crushing the cab on the driver’s side, according to his family and friends.  He had to be airlifted to Shock Trauma, where he underwent a four-hour surgery on the back of his spi…
Maryland Teen With Displaced Heart Faces Major Surgery Weeks After 18th Birthday Maryland Teen With Displaced Heart Faces Major Surgery Weeks After 18th Birthday
Maryland Teen With Displaced Heart Faces Major Surgery Weeks After 18th Birthday Gavin Schulte turns 18 today. While most teens mark the milestone with graduation parties and trips to the beach, Schulte is preparing for major chest surgery just inches from his heart, scheduled for next month.  His condition is real. His recovery will be long. And his story — thanks to a devoted Maryland community — is now anything but quiet. Do you know what's awesome? Our community! Gavin Schulte is 18 today. In a few short weeks he will be having MAJOR... Posted by Marlo Coppage on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 Schulte has Pectus Excavatum — also known as funnel chest —…
Dad Dead, Mother Paralyzed, 'Bubbly' 7-Year-Old Left Reeling After I-95 Crash In Maryland Dad Dead, Mother Paralyzed, 'Bubbly' 7-Year-Old Left Reeling After I-95 Crash In Maryland
Dad Dead, Mother Paralyzed, 'Bubbly' 7-Year-Old Left Reeling After I-95 Crash In Maryland A 7-year-old Maryland girl is facing an unimaginable reality. Her father is gone. Her mother is paralyzed. Her future—once filled with swim meets, Girl Scout adventures, and time with her two dogs—is now shaped by grief and recovery. Her name is Novi. She was not in the car early on Sunday, June 8, when her parents, Saidou and Tearraney Zanguina, were involved in a devastating crash on I-95 in Howard County.  But her world changed forever in a matter of seconds. According to Maryland State Police, the five-vehicle crash happened just after 2 a.m. on southbound Interstate 95, north of Ma…
Officer Shot Responding To Domestic Call; Barricade Ongoing In Maryland: Police (DEVELOPING) Officer Shot Responding To Domestic Call; Barricade Ongoing In Maryland: Police (DEVELOPING)
Officer Shot Responding To Domestic Call; Barricade Ongoing In Maryland: Police (Developing) An officer is recovering after being shot during a domestic violence call in Washington County, where a suspect remains barricaded in a home as of late Thursday morning. Officers responded around 5 a.m. to the 700 block of Forrest Drive on June 12, where a man opened fire and struck a Hagerstown Police Department officer in the arm, officials said.  The officer was rushed into surgery and is now in recovery. “We know the suspect has a weapon and already shot a police officer,” a police spokesperson said in an update just before 9:45 a.m. “We are using extreme caution and professionali…
Missing DC Mom Found Alive In Abandoned Maryland Property: 'Nothing Short Of A Miracle' Missing DC Mom Found Alive In Abandoned Maryland Property: 'Nothing Short Of A Miracle'
Missing DC Mom Found Alive In Abandoned Maryland Property: 'Nothing Short Of A Miracle' A missing DC wife and mom who vanished on her way to work was found alive in an abandoned home in Maryland — days after her phone had last pinged across state lines and her family begged the public for help. Ana Cecilia “CeCí” Escobar Arevalo, 40, was discovered disoriented and dehydrated inside a vacant property in Newburg on Monday, June 9, according to her family.  Ana Cecilia “CeCí” Escobar-Arevalo GoFundMe She was rushed to the hospital and is now receiving medical care. “By the grace of God, CeCí has been found,” her loved ones wrote in a public update. “This moment is n…
‘I Saved Us’: Maryland Girl, 13, Calls 911 After Crash, Fights Through Pain To Come Home ‘I Saved Us’: Maryland Girl, 13, Calls 911 After Crash, Fights Through Pain To Come Home
‘I Saved Us’: Maryland Girl, 13, Calls 911 After Crash, Fights Through Pain To Come Home Lilly should have died.  Instead, the 13-year-old Maryland girl dialed 911, saved her cousin’s life, and lived to fight through unimaginable pain — broken bones, surgery scars, and trauma most adults couldn’t bear — all with her mother refusing to leave her side. “She said, ‘Mommy, I saved me and Megan Rowley’s life.’ Girl, yes you did.” Those were the powerful words from the mother of 13-year-old Lilly, a Mechanicsville girl who’s become a symbol of strength across Southern Maryland following a horrific crash earlier this month. Lilly was the passenger in the car when they were stru…
Crash Leaves Maryland Woman Clinging To Life As Sister Refuses To Leave Her Side Crash Leaves Maryland Woman Clinging To Life As Sister Refuses To Leave Her Side
Crash Leaves Maryland Woman Clinging To Life As Sister Refuses To Leave Her Side As Megan Rowley clings to life in a Maryland trauma center, her older sister Katie hasn’t left her side—not for a second. The 31-year-old Mechanicsville woman was critically injured in a devastating head-on crash on Mechanicsville Road around 1:15 p.m. Friday, May 30, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office said. According to investigators, 79-year-old Marjorie Swann Boyers of Chaptico was driving southbound in a Toyota Highlander when, for reasons still unknown days later, she crossed the center line and struck Megan’s Chrysler 200 head-on.  A young family member was also in the car w…
Billy Joel’s Wife Shares Update After Brain Condition Forces Him To Cancel Remaining Concerts Billy Joel’s Wife Shares Update After Brain Condition Forces Him To Cancel Remaining Concerts
Billy Joel’s Wife Shares Update After Brain Condition Forces Him To Cancel Remaining Concerts Billy Joel's wife has broken her silence on the medical diagnosis that has forced the "Piano Man" to cancel all of his upcoming concerts. The 76-year-old singer/songwriter announced on Friday, May 23, that he has normal pressure hydrocephalus, a condition where excessive fluid builds up within the brain. Alexis Roderick Joel posted a statement on her husband's Instagram account on Monday, May 26. “Thank you for the outpouring of love and support," she wrote. "We are so grateful for the wonderful care and swift diagnosis we received.  "Bill is beloved by so many, and to us, he is…
Fans, Family, Celebrities Rally Around Piano Man Billy Joel After Brain Disorder Diagnosis Fans, Family, Celebrities Rally Around Piano Man Billy Joel After Brain Disorder Diagnosis
Fans, Family, Celebrities Rally Around Piano Man Billy Joel After Brain Disorder Diagnosis He’s got a way about him. Now, the world wants him to know exactly what that means to them. Billy Joel announced last week that he had been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a progressive neurological disorder. The 76-year-old canceled his remaining tour date, saying the illness had led to “problems with hearing, vision, and balance,” according to an Instagram post shared Friday, May 23. Doctors advised him to take time to recover. In the days since, fans have flooded social media with well-wishes, memories, and heartfelt thank-yous for the Piano Man. His ex-wife, supermodel an…
Billy Joel Reveals Medical Diagnosis After Cancelling All Remaining Concerts Billy Joel Reveals Medical Diagnosis After Cancelling All Remaining Concerts
Billy Joel Reveals Medical Diagnosis After Cancelling All Remaining Concerts Three months after he fell onstage during a concert, Billy Joel has canceled all his remaining scheduled concerts. The 76-year-old "Piano Man" made the announcement on Friday, May 23, saying it's due to a medical condition affecting his ability to perform. Click here for a new, updated story: Billy Joel's Wife Speaks Out About Brain Condition That Forced Him To Cancel Remaining Concerts A statement posted on his Facebook and Instagram accounts said Joel has been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a condition where excessive fluid builds up within the brain “This co…
Maryland Harley Crash Kills Rider, Leaves Passenger Critical: ‘He Lived Life To The Fullest’ Maryland Harley Crash Kills Rider, Leaves Passenger Critical: ‘He Lived Life To The Fullest’
Maryland Harley Crash Kills Rider, Leaves Passenger Critical: ‘He Lived Life To The Fullest’ A sunny spring ride on a Harley ended in tragedy in Maryland, leaving one rider dead and his passenger fighting for her life, according to state police and loved ones. Two Cecil County families are grieving and bracing for what comes next after a beloved motorcycle rider was killed and his passenger critically injured in a crash earlier this week. Velmer “Toot” Huff Jr., 63, of Elkton, died on Monday, May 12, after he and Tara Hammond, 43, of North East, were hit while riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle in Elkton, Maryland, according to Maryland State Police. The crash happened just aft…