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22-Year-Old Passenger Killed In Crash At Busy Maryland Intersection Identified By Police 22-Year-Old Passenger Killed In Crash At Busy Maryland Intersection Identified By Police
22-Year-Old Passenger Killed In Crash At Busy Maryland Intersection Identified By Police A 22-year-old passenger was killed in a two-car crash at a busy Upper Marlboro intersection, prompting an investigation by the Prince George’s County Police Department. David Romero, of Upper Marlboro, was fatally injured in the crash, which was reported around 3:45 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, at the intersection of Ritchie Marlboro Road and Sansbury Road, authorities said. When officers arrived, they found Romero and two drivers injured.  Romero was rushed to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival, while the two drivers sustained what were described as non-life-t…

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Woman Succumbs To Injuries After Maryland Home Goes Up In Flames (DEVELOPING) Woman Succumbs To Injuries After Maryland Home Goes Up In Flames (DEVELOPING)
Woman Succumbs To Injuries After Maryland Home Goes Up In Flames (Developing) One person was pronounced dead after being pulled from a burning home in Prince George's County, authorities confirmed. Shortly after 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4, first responders from the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department. responded to the 5200 block of Varnum Street in Bladensburg, where there was a reported fire inside a two-story home. Upon arrival, crews were met by flames showing, and one woman was found inside suffering from critical injuries. Later on Wednesday afternoon, authorities announced that the woman died from her injuries. Investigators are now on scene workin…

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Driver, Deputy Involved In Deadly Maryland Police Pursuit Identified By AG Driver, Deputy Involved In Deadly Maryland Police Pursuit Identified By AG
Driver, Deputy Involved In Deadly Maryland Police Pursuit Identified By AG New details have been released following a high-speed pursuit in Calvert County that ended tragically on Saturday night when a driver lost control and crashed, resulting in a fatality, according to the Maryland Office of the Attorney General. On Saturday, Nov. 16, at approximately 8:50 p.m., a Deputy First Class Taylor Strong, of the Calvert County Sheriff's Office, observed a gold Ford Mustang speeding southbound on MD Route 261 near 17th Street in Chesapeake Beach. The deputy activated emergency lights and sirens in an attempt to initiate a traffic stop; however, the driver, identified o…

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Two Killed, Child Airlifted Following Fiery Single-Vehicle Maryland Crash: State Police Two Killed, Child Airlifted Following Fiery Single-Vehicle Maryland Crash: State Police
Two Killed, Child Airlifted Following Fiery Single-Vehicle Maryland Crash: State Police Two people were killed and a child suffered serious injuries following a single-vehicle crash that was reported in Maryland overnight, state police say. Shortly before 10 p.m. on Nov. 3, troopers from the Easton Barrack were called to the eastbound lanes of Route 50 near Austin Road to investigate a reported crash involving a Subaru that left the roadway, struck a utility pole, and caught on fire. According to investigators, a man driving was pronounced dead at the scene, while a woman was flown by a state police helicopter  the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health at Cambridge…

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Police ID 20-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Route 85 Maryland Crash Police ID 20-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Route 85 Maryland Crash
Police ID 20-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Route 85 Maryland Crash A 20-year-old motorcyclist was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Frederick County on Wednesday night, officials say.  Frederick County Sheriff’s deputies along with Fire and Rescue personnel were called to the intersection of Route 85 at Greenfield Road at around 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 16, where they found Cody Nicholas-Reed Sensenig unconscious. Investigators say that Cynthia Edna Lytle, 61, of Adamstown was heading north on Buckeystown Pike and attempted to make a left turn onto Greefield Road, when she struck Sensenig's motorcycle as he was traveling in the opposite directio…

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One Dead, Three Hospitalized In Maryland Crash, Police Say (DEVELOPING) One Dead, Three Hospitalized In Maryland Crash, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
One Dead, Three Hospitalized In Maryland Crash, Police Say (Developing) 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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Police ID 69-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Overnight Maryland Crash Police ID 69-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Overnight Maryland Crash
Police ID 69-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Overnight Maryland Crash A 69-year-old man was killed on his motorcycle after crashing into another vehicle in Prince George's County. Police have identified Upper Marlboro resident Roger Ferguson as the motorcyclist who was killed in a Landover Road crash in Cheverly on Thursday.  At approximately 7:15 p.m. on Aug. 22, officers were called to a stretch of the roadway near Route 50 to investigate a crash, where they found Ferguson suffering from critical injuries. He was rushed to an area hospital, where he later was pronounced dead, according to police. Investigators say that Ferguson and the driver collide…

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5-Year-Old Boy Killed In Tragic Bounce House Accident At Maryland Blue Crabs Game 5-Year-Old Boy Killed In Tragic Bounce House Accident At Maryland Blue Crabs Game
5-Year-Old Boy Killed In Tragic Bounce House Accident At Maryland Blue Crabs Game A child was killed and at least one other injured when a wind gust sent a bounce house airborne at Regency Furniture Stadium during a Southern Maryland Blue Crabs game on Friday night. Shortly after 9:20 p.m. on Aug. 2, first responders were called to the stadium during the game when the moon bounce was swept away, going approximately 15 to 20 feet in the air, causing it to fall before landing on the field, officials say. Maryland Blue Crabs Google Maps street view Charles County paramedics already stationed at the stadium for the game, as well as trainers from the team, and volunte…

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Police ID Man Killed In Montgomery County Crash With Pick-Up Truck Police ID Man Killed In Montgomery County Crash With Pick-Up Truck
Police ID Man Killed In Montgomery County Crash With Pick-Up Truck A driver died at the hospital after being involved in a weekend crash with a pick-up truck in Montgomery County, officials say. Isaac Akomanyi has been identified as the Nissan driver who was killed following a crash on Saturday night in Gaithersburg with a 2022 Ram 1500 pick-up. The crash was reported shortly before 10:15 p.m. on July 20 on North Frederick Avenue near Travis Avenue when the Nissan smashed into a pole with the truck right behind him. Google Maps street view According to investigators from the Montgomery County Department of Police, the truck driver was heading north…

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Motorized Hospital Bed To Blame For Fatal Montgomery County House Fire, Investigators Say Motorized Hospital Bed To Blame For Fatal Montgomery County House Fire, Investigators Say
Motorized Hospital Bed To Blame For Fatal Montgomery County House Fire, Investigators Say A person who had to be rescued from a burning home on Friday morning in Montgomery County died after a fire broke out inside a bedroom, officials say. First responders were called at around 10:15 a.m. on July 19 to the 11400 block of Neelsville Church Road near Shakespeare Boulevard in Germantown, where there was a reported house fire with a person trapped inside. Part 2 of 2 - Aerial video at 11400 Neelsville Church Rd. near Shakespeare Boulevard, Germantown, housefire, report of person trapped. @mcfrsPIO @TheMoCoShow @ModeratelyMoco @CordellTraffic @HHFireProds @ArmisteadIsaac @mc…

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Two Dead, Boy Critical Following Early Morning Two-Alarm Fire In Prince George's County Two Dead, Boy Critical Following Early Morning Two-Alarm Fire In Prince George's County
Two Dead, Boy Critical Following Early Morning Two-Alarm Fire In Prince George's County Two people were killed and a child was injured following a massive two-alarm fire at a multi-family home in Prince George's County on Tuesday morning, officials say. Shortly before 4 a.m. on July 2, crews were call to Harry S.. Truman Drive in Largo, where they were met by flames showing from the top of a three-story residence. According to Prince George's County fire officials, one woman and a man both died in the fire, and a young boy suffered critical injuries and was hospitalized. It is believed that the fire started on the third floor of the building. The cause remains under investiga…

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One Killed, Several Injured In Multi-Vehicle Maryland Crash, Police Say (DEVELOPING) One Killed, Several Injured In Multi-Vehicle Maryland Crash, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
One Killed, Several Injured In Multi-Vehicle Maryland Crash, Police Say (Developing) One person was killed and a second had to be extricated out of their vehicle following a crash in Prince George's County, according to police. Shortly before 2:40 p.m. on Friday, June 21, officers were called to the area of Old Gunpowder Road and Sinope Way in Beltsville, where there was a reported crash that left one person dead and a second trapped. Police say that one person was able to be safely removed from a vehicle and was treated to an area hospital with what were described as "serious, but non-life-threatening injuries."  HazMat crews were also called to the area to help clea…

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Police ID 35-Year-Old Woman Killed In Multi-Vehicle Maryland Crash Police ID 35-Year-Old Woman Killed In Multi-Vehicle Maryland Crash
Police ID 35-Year-Old Woman Killed In Multi-Vehicle Maryland Crash Police say that a 35-year-old woman died at an area hospital after a weekend crash in Prince George's County. Bladensburg resident Ashley Turner has been identified by investigators as the person killed in a fatal two-vehicle crash that was reported in Seat Pleasant on Saturday night. At approximately 10:45 p.m. on June 1, officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called to investigate a crash reported in the area of Central Avenue and Pepper Mill Drive. Turner was rushed to an area hospital by paramedics, where she was pronounced dead several hours later, according t…

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