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Entire Family Killed On Way To Wedding Mourned As Devout Christians, Immigrants Entire Family Killed On Way To Wedding Mourned As Devout Christians, Immigrants
Entire Family Killed On Way To Wedding Mourned As Devout Christians, Immigrants A Massachusetts family traveling to a wedding in South Carolina has been identified among the five people killed in a devastating chain-reaction crash involving a charter bus on Interstate 95 in Virginia. Providence Christian Academy announced Friday, May 29, that members of the Doncev family died in the crash, which happened shortly after 2:30 a.m. in the southbound lanes of I-95 in Stafford County. Relatives identified the family of four as Dimitri Doncev, 45, and his wife Ecaterina Doncev, 44, along with their two children, Emily, 13, and Mark, 7, all of Greenfield, MA. The family …
Ryan Routh Reportedly Tries To Stab Himself After Verdict In Trump Assassination Attempt Trial Ryan Routh Reportedly Tries To Stab Himself After Verdict In Trump Assassination Attempt Trial
Ryan Routh Reportedly Tries To Stab Himself After Verdict In Trump Assassination Attempt Trial There was chaos in court moments after a jury found Ryan Wesley Routh guilty in the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, the defendant reportedly tried to stab himself in the neck with a pen, triggering a chaotic scene as marshals rushed the defense table. The verdict was returned Tuesday, Sept. 23, in a South Florida courtroom overseen by US District Judge Aileen Cannon after the jury deliberated two hours. She described the courtroom commotion as an “outburst,” and Routh was forcibly removed before being brought back in shackles to be told he will be sentenced on Thursday, Dec. 18, ac…
130 MPH Chase On I-95 Lands Virginia Felon Behind Bars, Sheriff Says 130 MPH Chase On I-95 Lands Virginia Felon Behind Bars, Sheriff Says
130 MPH Chase On I-95 Lands Virginia Felon Behind Bars, Sheriff Says A Virginia man hit speeds topping 130 mph during a high-speed chase that ended in a crash on I-95, authorities said. Spotsylvania resident Dareion English, 28, is facing a host of charges following a high-risk, low-reward chase that ended with the convicted felon busted with an illegal weapon. Deputies were called around 9:07 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, to the 10000 block of Patriot Highway for a report of a person brandishing a firearm, according to the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office. A deputy spotted the suspect vehicle and tried to stop it, but English refused, fleeing north on Patriot …
BOOZE SNOOZE: Virginia Man With 3 DUIs Found Asleep At Wheel, Sheriff Says BOOZE SNOOZE: Virginia Man With 3 DUIs Found Asleep At Wheel, Sheriff Says
Booze Snooze: Virginia Man With 3 DUIs Found Asleep At Wheel, Sheriff Says Arthur Bailey found himself in a familiar position in Virginia over the weekend. Bailey, 47, is facing several charges after being found passed out behind the wheel along I-95 on Sunday morning, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were called shortly before 7 a.m. on Sept. 14 to the area of Courthouse Road and the I-95 overpass, where there were multiple reports about an unconscious driver. Upon arrival, they found a Chevrolet sitting through multiple green lights with Bailey inside. Officials noted that the vehicle "was in drive with nothing stopping it from rolli…
Driver Escapes One I-95 Chase, Gets Soaked And Snagged In The Next: Sheriff Driver Escapes One I-95 Chase, Gets Soaked And Snagged In The Next: Sheriff
Driver Escapes One I-95 Chase, Gets Soaked And Snagged In The Next: Sheriff Michael Bailey wasn't fast enough this time. The 22-year-old took deputies on a wild chase down I-95 before ditching his car, running through the woods, and splashing into a creek — only to be caught by deputies waiting for him, officials said. Bailey was arrested after deputies said he tried to outrun them in a silver Volkswagen on Friday, Sept. 5, according to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the car looked familiar to them, and had already fled from a traffic stop two days earlier. When a deputy spotted it around 4 p.m. on Lafayette Boulevard, Bailey floored it. …
Virginia Safety Patroller Killed Helping Driver In I-95 Crash: State Police Virginia Safety Patroller Killed Helping Driver In I-95 Crash: State Police
Virginia Safety Patroller Killed Helping Driver In I-95 Crash: State Police A Virginia Safety Service Patroller was killed in a violent crash on I-95 after being struck while helping a stranded driver, state police announced. The crash happened Saturday night, Sept. 6, shortly before 8 p.m. in the northbound lanes near the 151-mile marker, investigators said. According to Virginia State Police, the contracted VDOT patroller was assisting a disabled Audi on the shoulder and right travel lane when a Chrysler 300 lost control, crossed all lanes, and slammed into both the patroller and the Audi driver. The patroller was rushed to a nearby hospital but did not survive,…
Duo Swapped Seats During Wild I-95 Pursuit Before Being Busted, Sheriff Says Duo Swapped Seats During Wild I-95 Pursuit Before Being Busted, Sheriff Says
Duo Swapped Seats During Wild I-95 Pursuit Before Being Busted, Sheriff Says Two people are facing a laundry list of charges after deputies say they tried to outsmart law enforcement during a wild I-95 pursuit in Virginia. Courtney Knight, 33, of DC, and Dillon Turner, 27, of Independence, were both arrested after trying to pull a fast one on members of the Stafford County Sheriff's Office during a chase that broke out early on Tuesday. The sheriff's office said the chaos began around 11:15 a.m. on Sept. 2, when a sergeant responded to Richmond Highway and Centreport Parkway for a reckless driver complaint.  According to the sheriff's office, further investiga…
Harford County Deputy Crushed By Penske Truck In Chase; Suspect Nabbed In NY: Sheriff Harford County Deputy Crushed By Penske Truck In Chase; Suspect Nabbed In NY: Sheriff
Harford County Deputy Crushed By Penske Truck In Chase; Suspect Nabbed In NY: Sheriff A 21-year-old man was arrested in New York a day after seriously injuring a veteran sheriff's deputy in Maryland during a wild chase, authorities announced. Yonkers resident Juan Yahir Quiroz Manzueta has been identified and arrested as the driver of a Penske box truck that struck and critically injured Lt. Rob Burgess, a 29-year member of the Harford County Sheriff's Office assigned to the Community Policing Division on Tuesday afternoon. On Wednesday, Aug. 27, the agency announced that Quiroz Manzueta has been charged with second-degree attempted murder, as well as other offenses, for his…
‘By God’s Grace’ Deputy Survived Penske Truck Strike On I-95 In Harford County, Sheriff Says ‘By God’s Grace’ Deputy Survived Penske Truck Strike On I-95 In Harford County, Sheriff Says
‘By God’s Grace’ Deputy Survived Penske Truck Strike On I-95 In Harford County, Sheriff Says A veteran sheriff's deputy in Maryland is lucky to be alive after being critically injured by an erratic driver on I-95 during a chaotic chase through Harford County. Lt. Rob Burgess, a 29-year-old member of the Harford County Sheriff's Office assigned to the Community Policing Division, has been identified as the deputy who was struck by a rogue Penske box truck and sent flying off the roadway. "Our prayers are with the family, and we're thanking the community for their support. We've been at the scene, and we're very fortunate we're not talking about a police officer fatality today by God…
I-95 Temporarily Shut Down After Deputy Hurt In Aberdeen Incident: Sheriff (DEVELOPING) I-95 Temporarily Shut Down After Deputy Hurt In Aberdeen Incident: Sheriff (DEVELOPING)
I-95 Temporarily Shut Down After Deputy Hurt In Aberdeen Incident: Sheriff (Developing) A Harford County sheriff’s deputy was injured during a major police incident on I-95 in Aberdeen Tuesday afternoon, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Just before 1 p.m. on Aug. 26, officials announced that a deputy had been transported to Shock Trauma in Baltimore — alert and conscious — though details about any injuries have not been specified. By 1:05 p.m., the Sheriff’s Office said the suspect was in custody. The crash scene forced a full closure of I-95 in both directions between Exit 89 and the Maryland House travel plaza, leading to major traffic delays. .@MDSP is on scene of a …
Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down US 50, I-95 Ramp In Maryland: ‘Extended Closure’ (DEVELOPING) Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down US 50, I-95 Ramp In Maryland: ‘Extended Closure’ (DEVELOPING)
Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down US 50, I-95 Ramp In Maryland: ‘Extended Closure’ (Developing) A major crash involving a tractor-trailer brought Prince George’s County highways to a standstill Friday morning, shutting down lanes on US Route 50 and closing a key ramp to the northbound lanes on I-95. The crash happened westbound on US 50 past I-95/I-495 in College Park around 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 22, according to the Maryland State Highway Administration.  Multiple lanes were closed while crews worked to clear the wreckage. The aftermath of the crash in Prince George's County. Maryland DOT By mid-morning, officials reported that recovery operations were still underway. MAT…
Rubber Deer Mask Freakout Ends With Virginia Man Biting Deputy On I-95: Sheriff Rubber Deer Mask Freakout Ends With Virginia Man Biting Deputy On I-95: Sheriff
Rubber Deer Mask Freakout Ends With Virginia Man Biting Deputy On I-95: Sheriff A Virginia man turned I-95 into his personal stage over the weekend — and it ended with him chomping down on a deputy’s foot while ranting about a rubber deer mask, officials said. The chaos unfolded around 11:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, when Stafford County deputies were called to the northbound lanes near mile marker 136, when multiple callers reported a man casually strolling in the middle of the highway, according to the sheriff's office. Deputies quickly spotted Adrian Chiodo, 30, of Richmond, wandering among traffic.  “Due to I-95 being a highway and not a sidewalk, it wasn’t har…
I-95 Shut Down In Harford County After Multi-Vehicle Crash: Major Delays Expected (DEVELOPING) I-95 Shut Down In Harford County After Multi-Vehicle Crash: Major Delays Expected (DEVELOPING)
I-95 Shut Down In Harford County After Multi-Vehicle Crash: Major Delays Expected (Developing) A crash in Harford County is expected to lead to major delays on I-95 on Friday. The southbound lanes of the interstate were closed at around 9:45 a.m. on Aug. 15, where there was a reported multi-vehicle crash in the area of MD 24. The crash on I-95. Maryland DOT According to the Maryland State Highway Administration, drivers should use US 40, MD 7, and US 1 as alternate routes. Details about the crash have not been released. This is a developing story. 
Man Stomps Stranger’s Car, Bolts Through Hospital In Wild Police Chase Through DMV: Sheriff Man Stomps Stranger’s Car, Bolts Through Hospital In Wild Police Chase Through DMV: Sheriff
Man Stomps Stranger’s Car, Bolts Through Hospital In Wild Police Chase Through DMV: Sheriff He stomped on the roof of a car that wasn’t his, tried to break in, then took deputies on a wild ride through a hospital parking lot before ditching his car near I-95, the sheriff said. Moriano Lardge, 38, of Stafford, was arrested on Wednesday night, Aug. 6, after a chaotic series of events that began around 11 p.m. on Sun Bluff Way, according to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office. A caller reported seeing a man “standing on top of a vehicle that did not belong to him, stomping on it, yelling, and attempting to break into it,” the sheriff’s office said on Friday, Aug. 8. When deputi…
100+ MPH Pursuit Ends In Airborne Crash On I‑395, Three Injured: State Police 100+ MPH Pursuit Ends In Airborne Crash On I‑395, Three Injured: State Police
100+ MPH Pursuit Ends In Airborne Crash On I‑395, Three Injured: State Police A Virginia man is facing charges after a high-speed police chase ended in a violent crash that left two innocent people seriously hurt, authorities said. Cameron D. Teach, 22, of Henrico, is facing multiple charges after taking Virginia State Police troopers on a wild chase that started on I-95 and ended with a fiery crash.  Shortly before 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 6, a trooper attempted to stop a Teach's Honda sedan that was “traveling at a high rate of speed” in the northbound lanes of the interstate near the 158-mile marker in Prince William County, according to police. The dri…
VIDEO: Procession For Slain NYPD Officer Rolls Through NJ In Powerful Tribute VIDEO: Procession For Slain NYPD Officer Rolls Through NJ In Powerful Tribute
Video: Procession For Slain Nypd Officer Rolls Through NJ In Powerful Tribute Dozens of police motorcycles, vans, and trucks led a white limousine carrying the body of NYPD Officer Didarul Islam through New Jersey in a powerful funeral procession Thursday, July 31 (scroll for video). NYPD Stunning footage (below) captured by Nick Tomasso on Linwood Avenue in Fort Lee shows the caravan rolling past Route 80 and I-95, moments after leaving New York. Services began earlier in the day at a mosque in the Bronx, where hundreds of uniformed officers stood silently in rows before the procession departed for Laurel Grove Cemetery in Totowa. Islam, who leaves behind a wif…
Tornado Warnings, Flash Flooding Slam Maryland, Virginia As Severe Storms Move In Tornado Warnings, Flash Flooding Slam Maryland, Virginia As Severe Storms Move In
Tornado Warnings, Flash Flooding Slam Maryland, Virginia As Severe Storms Move In With a cold front moving into the region, forecasters are cautioning residents and business owners in the DMV area to be prepared for wicked storms and possible flooding.  Multiple rounds of thunderstorms are possible on Thursday, July 31, with widespread totals of one to two inches, and bringing the potential for rain rates of one to two inches in 30 minutes in some areas. Tornado Warnings were also issued on Thursday in parts of Maryland and Virginia. According to the National Weather Service, localized rainfall could hit up to six inches in some metro areas, and "multiple instances…
One Killed After Car Bursts Into Flames Off I-95/495 In Maryland: Fire Officials One Killed After Car Bursts Into Flames Off I-95/495 In Maryland: Fire Officials
One Killed After Car Bursts Into Flames Off I-95/495 In Maryland: Fire Officials One person was killed overnight when their car veered off I-95 and burst into flames in Maryland, officials said. Fire crews were called around 3:20 a.m. Friday, July 25, to a stretch of the southbound lanes of the interstate near the Capital Beltway (Exit 27), where they found a single vehicle in a ditch fully engulfed in flames, according to the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department. Firefighters were quickly able to knock down the flames, though first responders declared one occupant of the vehicle dead at the scene, officials said later on Friday morning. Maryland State Police is …
Tractor-Trailer Overturns On I-95 In Maryland, Causing Massive Rush Hour Delays Tractor-Trailer Overturns On I-95 In Maryland, Causing Massive Rush Hour Delays
Tractor-Trailer Overturns On I-95 In Maryland, Causing Massive Rush Hour Delays Traffic slowed to a crawl on Friday morning along I-95 in Howard County after a tractor-trailer crashed in the median, blocking lanes on both sides of the highway.  During rush hour on July 11, first responders were called to a stretch of the interstate near Montgomery Road when a driver lost control and a truck overturned over the median, jamming traffic in both directions. Alert: Crash; Howard County; I-95 N/S at Montgomery Road; NB-2 LEFT LNS CLOSED, SB-2 LEFT LNS CLOSED #mdtraffic as — MD State Highway Adm (@MDSHA) July 11, 2025 As of 10:40 a.m. on Friday morning, officials sa…
Tesla Shot On I-95 Near Maryland Border; Pickup Wanted In Road Rage Case: Police Tesla Shot On I-95 Near Maryland Border; Pickup Wanted In Road Rage Case: Police
Tesla Shot On I-95 Near Maryland Border; Pickup Wanted In Road Rage Case: Police Virginia State Police are asking for the public’s help after a Tesla was shot multiple times during a road rage incident on I-95 in Spotsylvania County. The shooting happened around 2:15 p.m. Friday, June 20, in the southbound lanes near the 122-mile marker, according to police. Investigators said the Tesla was struck several times by gunfire during a confrontation with a dark-colored pickup truck, possibly a black Toyota Tacoma. No injuries were reported. At approximately 2:18 p.m., the suspected truck was seen near the 121-mile marker heading south.  On Saturday, police released a …
Downed Power Lines Shut Down I-95 In DMV, Causing Major Fredericksburg Delays: VDOT Downed Power Lines Shut Down I-95 In DMV, Causing Major Fredericksburg Delays: VDOT
Downed Power Lines Shut Down I-95 In DMV, Causing Major Fredericksburg Delays: VDOT Traffic on I-95 in Virginia came to a total standstill Monday after downed power lines forced the closure of all northbound and southbound lanes near Fredericksburg, according to VDOT. Just before 1 p.m. on Monday, June 16, the Virginia Department of Transportation confirmed that I-95 was fully shut down at Exit 130 (Route 3) due to fallen lines across the highway. Both northbound and southbound traffic was detoured around the area, backing up miles in both directions and bringing freight and commuter traffic to a halt. The traffic caused by the downed power lines in Fredericksburg.…
Crash On I-95 Near I-295 Ties Up Traffic In Maryland (DEVELOPING) Crash On I-95 Near I-295 Ties Up Traffic In Maryland (DEVELOPING)
Crash On I-95 Near I-295 Ties Up Traffic In Maryland (Developing) A crash on the I-95/495 Inner Loop in Prince George’s County tied up traffic for miles Wednesday afternoon, June 11, according to transportation officials. The crash happened just past I-295 (Exit 2) and blocked the center lane of the local lanes on I-95 South around 3:25 p.m., MATOC (Metropolitan Area Transportation Operations Coordination) reported. "One center lane of the Local Lanes is blocked, one left and one right lane gets by. The Thru Lanes are not impacted,” MATOC posted on X. As of the latest alert, delays stretched approximately 1.5 miles southbound on the local lanes.  A…
Trooper Hurt, 1 Killed In I-95 Crash In Maryland; DUI Arrest Made: State Police Trooper Hurt, 1 Killed In I-95 Crash In Maryland; DUI Arrest Made: State Police
Trooper Hurt, 1 Killed In I-95 Crash In Maryland; DUI Arrest Made: State Police A Jeep slammed into a trooper’s cruiser on I-95 in Maryland, setting off a five-vehicle crash that killed one person and led to a DUI arrest, state police said. The crash was reported shortly after 2 a.m. Sunday, June 8, on the southbound side of I-95 just north of Maryland Route 100 in Howard County, according to Maryland State Police. An on-duty Maryland State Trooper from the Waterloo Barrack was stopped on the left shoulder in an unmarked patrol car when a Jeep Cherokee veered into the shoulder and struck the trooper’s vehicle, MSP said. The Jeep then spun into traffic and was hit by a…
Deadly Police Pursuit Ends With Crash Into I-95 Pillar In Maryland: AG Deadly Police Pursuit Ends With Crash Into I-95 Pillar In Maryland: AG
Deadly Police Pursuit Ends With Crash Into I-95 Pillar In Maryland: AG A deadly police pursuit on I-95 in Baltimore ended in tragedy when an Infiniti driver crashed into a highway pillar, killing two people, authorities said. A high-speed police chase in Baltimore ended in a fatal crash early Wednesday, June 4, when a fleeing vehicle slammed into a support pillar under I-95, according to the Maryland Attorney General’s Office, which is investigating the incident. The deadly collision happened around 2:18 a.m., when a Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) officer spotted an Infiniti sedan traveling northbound on I-95, officials said. The officer followed th…
Missing Maryland Senior Found Fatally Struck On I-95 Ramp: State Police Missing Maryland Senior Found Fatally Struck On I-95 Ramp: State Police
Missing Maryland Senior Found Fatally Struck On I-95 Ramp: State Police A 77-year-old woman who had been reported missing in Montgomery County was fatally struck by a car on a highway ramp in Prince George’s County days later, state police confirmed. Asenakech Amdrufael Negewo, of Silver Spring, was killed just after 9:15 p.m. on Sunday, May 18, when a Honda Civic hit her while she was standing in the roadway near the I-95 exit ramp to eastbound MD-198 in College Park, according to the Maryland State Police investigators. Negewo was pronounced dead on the scene by first responders. She had been reported missing earlier that same day through the Montgomery Coun…
Maryland Man Who Fired At Driver In I-95 Road Rage Case Learns His Fate Maryland Man Who Fired At Driver In I-95 Road Rage Case Learns His Fate
Maryland Man Who Fired At Driver In I-95 Road Rage Case Learns His Fate A Maryland man who opened fire on a driver during a midday road rage dispute on I-95 in Howard County will spend decades in prison. Owings Mills resident Quwan Gordon, 48, was arrested in connection to a midday shooting last summer after firing at another driver during a bout of road rage, and he was later convicted. This week, the Howard County State's Attorney's Office announced that Gordon was sentenced to 50 years in prison in connection to the shooting along the interstate. In January, Gordon was convicted of attempted murder, first-degree assault, and related weapons offenses fo…
3 Killed, 1 Injured After Plane Crashes On Roadway Near I-95 In Florida 3 Killed, 1 Injured After Plane Crashes On Roadway Near I-95 In Florida
3 Killed, 1 Injured After Plane Crashes On Roadway Near I-95 In Florida Three people were killed when a small aircraft crashed near a busy stretch of I-95 in Florida. Click here for a new, updated story - Teenage Girl, Family Members ID'd As Victims Of Deadly Plane Crash Near I-95 Stretch In Florida The incident happened around 10:20 a.m. Friday, April 11, in Boca Raton, and created a large plume of smoke visible for miles. The victims were all those on board the Cessna 310, Boca Raton Fire Rescue said. Neither their ages nor identities have been announced as of early Friday afternoon. One person on the ground was transported to a nearby hospital with …
Person Falls From I-95 Bridge Into Susquehanna River In Harford County (DEVELOPING) Person Falls From I-95 Bridge Into Susquehanna River In Harford County (DEVELOPING)
Person Falls From I-95 Bridge Into Susquehanna River In Harford County (Developing) Volunteer firefighters pulled a person from the Susquehanna River after they fell from the I-95 bridge in Harford County, officials confirmed. Emergency crews raced to the I-95 Millard Tydings Bridge in Harford County shortly before 2 p.m. after a person fell into the Susquehanna River on Thursday, April 10. According to Harford County Fire & EMS, members of the Susquehanna Hose Company successfully rescued the individual from the river.  The person was brought to shore, where EMS units were waiting. Officials said the person is being taken to a landing zone to meet a Maryland St…
Maryland Driver Dies After Jeep Strikes Dump Truck, Then Gets Hit On I-95: State Police Maryland Driver Dies After Jeep Strikes Dump Truck, Then Gets Hit On I-95: State Police
Maryland Driver Dies After Jeep Strikes Dump Truck, Then Gets Hit On I-95: State Police An overnight crash on I-95 in Baltimore County left one man dead and three others hospitalized, Maryland State Police said. The crash was reported at around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 8, in the southbound lanes of the interstate near I-695 in Arbutus, investigators said. According to a preliminary report, a Jeep Cherokee rear-ended a dump truck in traffic. After the impact, the Jeep came to rest in a travel lane.  Police believe the Jeep’s driver got out — and was then hit by a Subaru that also struck the dump truck. The Jeep’s driver was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not …
Lost Baltimore DUI Driver In Stolen Car Lands Behind Bars In VA: Authorities Lost Baltimore DUI Driver In Stolen Car Lands Behind Bars In VA: Authorities
Lost Baltimore DUI Driver In Stolen Car Lands Behind Bars In VA: Authorities A Baltimore woman heading south on I-95 made a pit stop in Stafford County that ended with her behind bars after deputies caught her driving drunk in a stolen car, authorities say. The bizarre incident unfolded shortly before 10 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26, just before 10 a.m., when deputies received reports of Baltimore resident Nicole Wallace driving recklessly down the interstate. Witnesses said the car, which had no tags, was swerving on the shoulder, unable to stay in a lane, and nearly caused several crashes. According to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, Wallace's Hyundai was spotte…
Winter Storm Alert: Maryland, Virginia Brace For Snow, Arctic Freeze Winter Storm Alert: Maryland, Virginia Brace For Snow, Arctic Freeze
Winter Storm Alert: Maryland, Virginia Brace For Snow, Arctic Freeze Maryland and Virginia residents are preparing for a possibly significant winter storm that is expected to deliver heavy snowfall and dangerously low temperatures starting Sunday afternoon according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Forecasters warn that snow accumulation in the region could range from four to eight inches, with the heaviest snowfall expected during the afternoon and evening hours.  The NWS Baltimore-Washington office tweeted, "A winter storm will impact the region Sunday with accumulating snow likely. Travel could become hazardous, so plan accordingly." Officials…