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Several Lanes Closed On I-270 In Montgomery County For 'Traffic Incident' (
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Traffic was tied up on I-270 on Tuesday afternoon in Montgomery County as travelers began heading out of town for the holiday. Several southbound lanes were shut down on the interstate before 3 p.m. on Nov. 26 in Montgomery County as crews worked to investigate and clear a reported traffic incident. As of 3 p.m. on Tuesday, three right lanes on I-270 were closed, and motorists were cautioned to expect "significant delays" and to seek alternate routes. Details about the incident have not been released. Check Daily Voice for updates. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to …
Traffic
Traffic Slowed After Overturned Truck Spills Debris Into Busy Maryland Roadway
Some motorists were held up on Wednesday afternoon in Montgomery County when a dump truck overturned and spilled debris into a busy roadway. Fourth District units were called at around 2 p.m. on Oct. 9 to a stretch of Layhill Road near Norbeck Road, which led to delays for some travelers heading through the area in the area of Aspen Hill. Twitter/@4DCommander Traffic was still able to get by amid ongoing cleanup efforts, though things were slowed as they removed the debris and worked to get the truck upright. TRAFFIC ADVISORY: A single vehicle collision has southbound Layhill Road shu…
Police & Fire
Suspect Throwing Kittens From SUV Wanted For Animal Cruelty Charges In Maryland, Sheriff Says
An animal cruelty complaint is being investigated in St. Mary's County after a person in an SUV was spotted tossing several kittens from a vehicle, according to the sheriff's office. Early on Saturday morning, a caller contacted investigators to report the incident, after spotting the suspect in the northbound lanes of Route 242 near the intersection of Route 242 in Morganza. The call was made at around 8 a.m. on Sept. 28. Witnesses said that the driver was in a silver SUV - possibly a Toyota - and tossed at least eight or nine kittens from the vehicle. One cat was found dead at the…
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Police ID Teen Motorcyclist Killed In Maryland Crash With Mustang: Sheriff
A 16-year-old from Waldorf has been identified by investigators as the motorcyclist killed in a crash with a Ford Mustang over the weekend in Charles County. Jesel Edolen Rodriguez Amaya was riding a 2003 Suzuki GSXR 600 motorcycle shortly after midnight on Sunday morning when he was involved in a crash in his hometown in the 2400 block of Old Washington Road. Investigators say that Rodriguez Amaya was heading south on Old Washington Road when he struck the Mustang, which was also traveling in the same direction. Rodriguez Amaya was pronounced dead at the scene by first responde…
Traffic
One BMW Motorcyclist From PA Killed, Second Hospitalized Crashing In Maryland: State Police
One biker from Pennsylvania was killed and another suffered serious injuries when they crashed their BMW motorcycles while riding in Maryland over the weekend, state police say. New details have been released by detectives as they continue to probe the Saturday afternoon crash that claimed the life of 50-year-old Dover resident Jason Irizarry, and left Columbia native Andrew Strube, 49, hospitalized. According to police, shortly before 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 14, troopers responded to a stretch of the southbound lanes on Route 50 in Worcester County near Hall Road, where there was a reported cra…
Police & Fire
Officer-Involved Shooting Lands One On Administrative Leave In Prince George's County: Police
A member of the Bowie Police Department has been placed on administrative leave after discharging a weapon that struck a vehicle, officials say. At approximately 8 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, an officer pulled over to assist with what was believed to be a stranded motorist in the northbound Collington Road near US-50. While approaching the vehicle, police say that the officer discharged their firearm, though it remains unclear later in the afternoon what caused the gun to go off. No one was injured, but a passing vehicle was struck by the bullet. The officer was placed on administra…
Traffic
Sheriff IDs 38-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed In Maryland Dump Truck Crash (
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New details have been released by the Charles County Sheriff's Office after a 38-year-old Waldorf man was killed in a crash involving a dump truck on Wednesday afternoon. Ricky Dontaye Wilson has been identified by investigators as the person who was pronounced dead at the scene after being struck by the truck while crossing the street outside of a crosswalk. Members of the sheriff's office responded to a stretch of Middletown Road near Lyles Place in Waldorf shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 4, where there was a reported fatal crash. Investigators say that it was determined Wilson was stru…
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Police ID 23-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Maryland Crash With SUV
The Prince George's County Police Department have released new information that left a 23-year-old man dead in Hyattsville over the holiday weekend. University Park resident Angel Aguilar has been identified by authorities as the biker killed after he was found on a sidewalk following a crash on Saturday afternoon. The crash was reported shortly after 3 p.m. on Aug. 31. Officers from the Hyattsville Police Department were called to the 4300 block of East West Highway to investigate reports of a crash involving a motorcyclist and SUV, which landed the rider dead on the sidewalk. UPDATE…
Traffic
One Dead, Three Hospitalized In Maryland Crash, Police Say (
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Four people were rushed to area hospitals - one of whom died - following a two-vehicle crash on Saturday morning in Prince George's County, police say. At approximately 9:45 a.m. on Aug. 31, the northbound lanes of Branch Avenue were closed between Beech Road and Auth Way in Temple Hills during a crash investigation. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, two vehicles crashed at the intersection, sending four of to the hospital. One of the drivers, described only as an adult male, was pronounced dead shortly thereafter. The events leading up to the fatal crash were sti…
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Woman Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland, Police Say
A woman was killed after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Prince George's County overnight, police say. Shortly after 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, officers from the Bladensburg Police Department were called to the 4500 block of Bladensburg Road when a woman was struck by a driver that sped away. The woman - whose name has not been released - was taken to an area hospital, where she later died from her injuries. According to the agency, the investigation is being investigated as a fatal hit-and-run. Following the incident, the roadway was shut down for several hours befor…
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Fatal Route 32 Crash In Maryland Under Investigation: Police (
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A driver was killed early on Friday morning in Howard County after crossing over several lanes on Route 32 in Columbia and striking a concrete barrier. An investigation has been launched by the Howard County Police Department after the driver of a 2013 Ford Explorer crashed, and then was struck by a second vehicle early on Aug. 2, investigators say. At approximately 2:20 a.m. on Friday morning, police say that a driver was heading west on Route 32 when it struck the slow shoulder guardrail, then crossed over three lanes of traffic and struck the concrete barrier on the opposite side o…
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Wild Capital Beltway Crash Involves Trailer Wedged In Overpass, Sedan Crash (
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A portion of the Capital Beltway was down on Sunday morning, July 21 due to a tractor trailer crash. Responders say the incident happened just before 11 a.m. in Montgomery County. MORE… IL Beltway I495 at River Rd & River Rd over I495 some lanes blocked IL & OL, collision truck trailer struck bridge & passenger vehicle, @mcfrs A711, E752, E750, SA700, BC702 on scene @MDSHA @MDSP pic.twitter.com/gXJIvB3v2k — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) July 21, 2024 IL495 Between Mac Arthur Boulevard and River Road - Semi vs. passenger vehicle - @MCFRS_EMIHS transported 1 Pri3 patient. &nb…
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Fatal Crash Kills Two On I-495, Maryland State Police Say
A teenager is among the two killed in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 495 on Saturday, July 13. Quintin Barnes, 37 of Reisterstown, MD, and a passenger 19-year-old Jasmine Jeffries, were riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle north on I-495 "when for reasons unknown, struck the rear of the Dodge," as police stated in the release. Maryland State Police Forestville Barrack were called to the scene near Branch Avenue around 8 p.m., according to the release. The driver and passenger of the Dodge were taken by ambulance to the University of Maryland Capital Regional Medica…
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New Details Released In Deadly Carroll County July Fourth Road Rage Shooting
New details have been released by the Carroll County Sheriff's Office following a holiday July Fourth road rage shooting that left one person dead and several others injured. Road rage is believed to be the cause of a shooting that was reported shortly after 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 4 in the area of Bear Run Road near Runnymede Road, according to officials. Investigators say that the deadly encounter began as a road rage incident between a pick-up truck and sedan on Route 40. The drivers continued to follow each other before stopping at the intersection, at which point they got out and be…
Police & Fire
'Bank Juggers' Killed In Fiery Crash Following Police Pursuit From Maryland Into DC: Police
Two were killed in a fiery crash during a police pursuit that spanned from Anne Arundel County and ended in Southeast DC on Tuesday, officials say. At approximately 12:15 p.m. on July 2, officers in Anne Arundel County working a specific detail targeting suspected "bank juggers" known for targeting their victims as they deposited or withdrew cash from area banks. Crash with entrapment and fire Southern Ave & 41st St SE. 2 vehicles on fire being extinguished jointly by @dcfireems & @PGFDNews. Sadly, there are 2 confirmed fatalities. A 3rd patient being transported by PG. #DCsBrave…
Traffic
Teens Killed In Fiery I-270 Hit-Run Crash With BMW Identified By Maryland State Police
New details have been released by Maryland State Police following a fatal hit-and-run crash on I-270 as they continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the early morning incident. Gaithersburg resident Luis Isaac Bran, 17, and 18-year-old Rebeca Gabriela Vasquez Moreno, of El Salvador, were both killed in Montgomery County in a crash on Friday, June 21 that also left their 50-year-old driver hospitalized with undisclosed injuries. It is believed that the driver was Bran's mother and Moreno's aunt. Troopers were called shortly before 5 a.m. on Friday to a stretch of the nort…
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Pedestrian Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Montgomery County, Driver At Large: Police (
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The Montgomery County Department of Police has identified the 42-year-old man killed by a hit-and-run driver who remains at large two weeks later. Takoma Park resident Candido Noe Rojas Rojas was fatally struck shortly after 1:15 a.m. on June 3 in the 1100 block of University Boulevard, investigators say. Upon arrival, officers found Rojas Rojas in the roadway suffering from head injuries. He was rushed to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. No es fácil aceptar tu ausencia, pero tu recuerdo es muy grato para nuestra memoria🥹💔 En el estado de Maryland EEUU.…
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Traffic Tied Up By Vehicle Fire On I-270 In Maryland (
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Some northbound lanes of I-270 were blocked on Monday afternoon in Montgomery County while crews battled a truck fire. At approximately 12:15 p.m. on Monday, June 10, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel were called to a stretch of the interstate near Montrose Road, where there was a truck fully engulfed in flames. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO Crews were able to quickly get the fire knocked down, though some lanes remained blocked during the subsequent investigation and cleanup. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO No details about the cause of the fire have been released by investigators. Check…
Police & Fire
Maryland State Police ID 21-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Maryland I-95 Crash
A 21-year-old motorcycle rider from Montgomery County was killed in a crash on I-95 on Monday morning that shut down the interstate for more than an hour, state police say. Johny Carasco has been identified as the rider of a Suzuki motorcycle who was involved in a fatal crash in Prince George's County early on June 3. Shortly after 3 a.m. on Monday morning, troopers were called to a stretch of northbound lanes of I-95 in Laurel near Maryland Route 198, where there was a reported crash involving a motorcyclist. According to a preliminary investigation, the Suzuki, operated by Carrasco…
Weather
Weather May Have Contributed To Fatal One-Vehicle Maryland Crash, State Police Say
Inclement weather may have been a contributing factor in a fatal one-vehicle crash in Charles County overnight, according to Maryland State Police investigators. Tyvon Gray, 34, of Cheltenham, has been identified as the driver who died Wednesday night after losing control and crashing off a roadway, officials say. Shortly before 9:30 p.m. on May 30, troopers were called to the westbound lanes of Livingston Road near Marbury Freeland Place in Indian Head, where there was a reported crash. Investigators say that Gray was driving a Chevrolet west on Livingston Road when, for unknown reas…
Traffic
Truck Crash On I-95 Near I-695 Delays Traffic For 2.5 Miles In Baltimore County
Delays are being reported in the northbound lanes of I-95 in Baltimore County after a truck overturned and blocked several lanes. At approximately 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, the Maryland State Highway Administration issued an alert advising that two left lanes were closed on I-495, just past exit 49 (I-695) due to the crash in Halethorpe. ALERT: Baltimore County; Crash; I-95 North Past Exit 49 I-695; expect delays #MDTraffic soc — MD State Highway Adm (@MDSHA) May 23, 2024 According to officials, as of 2:20 p.m., delays were reportedly approximately 2.5 miles behind the scene of the c…
Traffic
One Dead In Police Pursuit In Maryland: AG
An investigation has been launched following a fatal crash during a police pursuit in Anne Arundel County. Traffic was temporarily tied up in Harwood following a "serious motor vehicle crash" that resulted in one person being killed in the area of Solomon's Island Road in the area of Birdsville Road. Google Maps street view According to Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown, members of his office's Independent Investigations Division (IID) also responded to the scene to investigate the fatal crash. Investigators with our Independent Investigations Division (IID) are on the scene of …
Traffic
Truck Crash Causes Lengthy Delays On I-270 In Maryland (
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Traffic slowed to a crawl on Monday morning on I-270 when a reported fatal truck crash shut down a stretch of the interstate in Montgomery County. An alert was issued at around 10:30 a.m. on May 13 following a crash involving a truck on I-270 near MD-109 (exit 22/Old Hundred Road). Traffic incident closes all northbound and southbound lanes on I-270 at Exit #22/Old Hundred Road. Northbound lanes will be detoured at Exit #18/Clarksburg Road. This may be an extended delay. Seek alternate route. #MDTraffic — Montgomery Co OEMHS (@ReadyMontgomery) May 13, 2024 …
Police & Fire
Police ID Pedestrian Struck, Killed By BMW After Crashing Van In Maryland
A man who crashed his van and got out to investigate the damage in Montgomery County was struck and killed by a BMW driver, police say. Clinton resident Earl William Smith, 43, has been identified as the person who was pronounced dead at the scene of a crash in Rockville early on Wednesday morning. The incident was reported shortly after 5:30 a.m. on May 8 near the intersection of Muncaster Mill Road and Norbeck Road. According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, Smith was driving a Ford transit T350 when he struck a sign, causing the van to become disabled in the median. For u…
Traffic
Rollover Utility Truck Crash On I-70 Temporarily Ties Up Traffic In Maryland (
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Some lanes were blocked on I-70 in Washington County on Saturday morning when first responders were called to investigate and clean up a rollover crash. At approximately 10 a.m. on April 20, crews from the Clear Spring Volunteer Fire Company were called to a stretch of the interstate near Pectonville Road, where there was a reported crash involving a utility and box truck that left one vehicle overturned on the side of the road. The scene of the crash in Clear Spring. Clear Spring Volunteer Fire Company In photos from the scene, traffic cones can be seen strewn about following the crash…
Traffic
Pedestrian Killed On I-270 Leads To Lane Closures In Maryland
A pedestrian walking along I-270 in Montgomery County was killed after being struck by a vehicle when they entered the roadway on Friday morning, officials say. At approximately 5:40 a.m. on April 19, first responders were called to a stretch of the interstate between exits 8 and 9 to investigate the fatal crash. According to a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson, the pedestrian was treated at the scene for traumatic, life-threatening injuries, and was later pronounced dead. Police Activity. I-270 NB (Local Lanes) at I-370 (Exit 9). Montgomery County, MD. All Local L…
Police & Fire
Off-Duty Trooper Helps Apprehend Work Zone Hit-Run Driver In Maryland: State Police
A brazen hit-and-run driver who attempted to bypass a work zone in Maryland on Wednesday morning was apprehended by troopers following a brief pursuit in Wicomico County, according to state police. Marion Station resident Jamal Scarborough was driving in front of an off-duty trooper shortly before 10:30 a.m. on March 27 who was in his police cruiser heading south on Airport Road near Salisbury Regional Airport, when he stopped at a work zone where a flagging operation was in effect. At the time, workers were allowing northbound traffic to proceed in the area. According to the preliminary i…
Police & Fire
Woman, 27, Dies At Hospital Days After Being Airlifted From Maryland Crash: State Police
A 27-year-old woman died days after she had to be airlifted to the hospital following a crash in St. Mary's County, state police announced on Wednesday. Mechanicsville resident Casey Nicole Faulds was driving on Sunday, Feb. 4, when she was involved in a crash with another vehicle in the area of Mechanicsville Road and Red Oak Lane. Troopers responded to the Mechanicsville intersection, and police say that one of the drivers was treated by paramedics before being flown to the Washington Hospital Center for evaluation of "serious injuries." AVOID Mechanicsville Rd in area of Asher Rd fo…
Traffic
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…
Traffic
Car Crash With Tractor-Trailer Leads To Lane Closures On I-270 In Maryland
Traffic was temporarily tied up on I-270 in Maryland during the evening commute when a car and tractor-trailer were involved in a crash on Tuesday afternoon. At approximately 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19, first responders in Montgomery County were called to a stretch of the northbound lanes of the interstate, where a Jeep was struck by a tractor-trailer, forcing several lane closures in the area to allow for police to investigate. Traffic incident blocks 3 right lanes on northbound I-270 at Exit 13 for Middlebrook Rd. Expect significant delays. Seek alternate route. #MdTraffic — Montg…
Schools
DC Students' Field Trip To VA Pumpkin Patch Ends In DWI School Bus Crash: Report
A fun day at the pumpkin patch for Washington DC students was spoiled by their DWI driver who crashed on the return trip on Thursday, Oct. 27, NBC Washington reports. Ben Murch Elementary School students were heading back from Cox Farms when the driver crashed, coming to a stop on Conference Center Drive in Chantilly sometime in the afternoon, the outlet said. Statement from Chancellor Lewis Ferebee regarding an isolated traffic incident while students from Murch Elementary were traveling back to school following a field trip in Fairfax County Virginia: pic.twitter.com/5NNRhdLZBi — Chanc…
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