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Police ID Virginia Pick-Up Truck Driver, PA Crane Operator Killed In Fiery I-83 Crash Police ID Virginia Pick-Up Truck Driver, PA Crane Operator Killed In Fiery I-83 Crash
Police ID Virginia Pick-Up Truck Driver, PA Crane Operator Killed In Fiery I-83 Crash New details have been released by Maryland State Police investigators after two people were killed in a crash involving a pick-up and mobile crane that shut down I-83 on Wednesday in Baltimore County. Ruther Glen, Virginia resident Kevin Johnson, 53, was driving the truck that lost control and struck the Peterbilt crane being operated by 61-year-old James Hutson, of Ephrata, Pennsylvania, officials say. Shortly after 2 p.m. on Oct. 23, Maryland State Police troopers were called to the northbound lanes of the interstate in Sparks Glencoe when the pick-up hauling a trailer was headi…
Pick-Up Truck Driver, Crane Operator Killed In Fiery I-83 Crash: Maryland State Police Pick-Up Truck Driver, Crane Operator Killed In Fiery I-83 Crash: Maryland State Police
Pick-Up Truck Driver, Crane Operator Killed In Fiery I-83 Crash: Maryland State Police Two people were killed in a crash involving a pick-up truck and mobile crane that shut down in Baltimore County on Wednesday afternoon. Shortly after 2 p.m. on Oct. 23, Maryland State Police troopers were called to the northbound lanes of the interstate in Sparks Glencoe when the pick-up hauling a trailer was traveling southbound on I-83 when for unknown reasons, lost control, crossed over into the northbound lanes, and struck a mobile crane. Both went up in flames and the initial incident caused three other vehicles to crash. The scene of the crash in Baltimore County. Baltim…
Multi-Vehicle Crash Leads To 'Major Delays' On I-83 In Baltimore County Multi-Vehicle Crash Leads To 'Major Delays' On I-83 In Baltimore County
Multi-Vehicle Crash Leads To 'Major Delays' On I-83 In Baltimore County Traffic slowed to a crawl for some drivers in Baltimore County on Wednesday afternoon following a serious multi-vehicle crash on I-83. Fire and Rescue personnel were called along with HazMat crews following a reported crash that led to major lane closures in the northbound lanes of the interstate between exits 33 and 36 in Parkton. ALERT: Vehicle Fire; I-83 North at Exit 33 (MD 45 York Road); all lanes CLOSED #MDtraffic da — MD State Highway Adm (@MDSHA) October 23, 2024 According to officials, there were "serious injuries" and I-83 was closed at York Road amid the ongoing investigatio…
Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By Pick-Up Truck, Car In Baltimore County, Police Say Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By Pick-Up Truck, Car In Baltimore County, Police Say
Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By Pick-Up Truck, Car In Baltimore County, Police Say The Baltimore Police Department has identified the 52-year-old man who was killed after being struck by two vehicles crossing the road. Jose Rivas was attempting to cross Liberty Road in the area of Brubar Court in Gwynn Oak on Friday night, when he was struck by both a 2014 Dodge Ram and a 2017 Nissan Altima. The crash was reported at around 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 18. Both drivers stayed at the scene after striking him. Rivas was pronounced dead at the scene by Baltimore County Fire Department personnel. It remains under investigation. Check Daily Voice for updates. Want breaking news in th…
Six Rescued, 12 Residents, Pets Displaced By Overnight Apartment Fire In Baltimore County Six Rescued, 12 Residents, Pets Displaced By Overnight Apartment Fire In Baltimore County
Six Rescued, 12 Residents, Pets Displaced By Overnight Apartment Fire In Baltimore County Firefighters worked quickly on Saturday morning to extinguish a fire that broke out inside a Baltimore County apartment building, but not before at least a dozen residents and several pets were displaced by the blaze, officials say. First responders were called shortly after 12:30 a.m. on Sept. 21 to the 2100 block of Cameron Drive in Dundalk, where there was a reported apartment fire with flames showing from the back of the building with some residents trapped inside. According to a spokesperson from the Baltimore County Fire Department, crews searched the building and rescued six people w…
Child Critically Injured In Early Morning Maryland House Fire That Displaced Seven Child Critically Injured In Early Morning Maryland House Fire That Displaced Seven
Child Critically Injured In Early Morning Maryland House Fire That Displaced Seven An 8-year-old boy suffered critical injuries and had to be rescued from a Baltimore County house fire that broke out early on Wednesday morning in Dundalk, officials say. Shortly before 3:45 a.m. on Sept. 4, crews were called to the 3000 block of Dunleer Road, where they were met by flames coming from the first floor of the home. Crews are on scene of a dwelling fire in the 3000 blk of Dunleer Rd-Dundalk #21222. Fire showing upon arrival, 1 resident has been rescued. DT0345 *TA Posted by Baltimore County Fire Department on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 During the subsequent search a…
Father 'Heroically Saved Children, Wife' In Fatal Maryland Fire, Family Says Father 'Heroically Saved Children, Wife' In Fatal Maryland Fire, Family Says
Father 'Heroically Saved Children, Wife' In Fatal Maryland Fire, Family Says The community is rallying around the family of a man who saved his wife and children from a two-alarm fire in Maryland that claimed his life. Baltimore County fire crews were called shortly after midnight to the 8400 block of Greenway Road in Towson on Monday, Aug. 26, where there was a report of an apartment building on fire. 2 alarm apartment fire w/rescue. Fire crews respond to 8400 blk Greenway for apt fire. Crews arrive to fire showing and people trapped. EMS transported 4 peds patients with minor burns and 2 adults with serious injuries to area hospitals. Fire under control 0059 hr…
Man Charged With Arson, Animal Cruelty For Home Explosion That Killed Dog In Maryland (UPDATED) Man Charged With Arson, Animal Cruelty For Home Explosion That Killed Dog In Maryland (UPDATED)
Man Charged With Arson, Animal Cruelty For Home Explosion That Killed Dog In Maryland (Updated) Police in Baltimore County have charged a man in connection to the explosion that led to a two-alarm blaze and destroyed his family's home, fire officials announced on Tuesday. Michael Greensfelder, 52, is facing charges for allegedly intentionally creating a fuel/gas explosion that led to the destruction of the home he shared with his estranged wife and children. One person was injured late on Saturday, April 20, when there was a reported home explosion at 28 Crafton Road in Essex that also damaged neighboring homes.  The home explosion on Ridgemoor Road in Essex Baltimore C…
Man Dies At Hospital After Being Pulled From Fast-Moving Baltimore County House Fire Man Dies At Hospital After Being Pulled From Fast-Moving Baltimore County House Fire
Man Dies At Hospital After Being Pulled From Fast-Moving Baltimore County House Fire One person died at an area hospital following an early morning house fire in Baltimore County on Sunday morning. Randallstown resident Darris Chandis Lilly, 38, has been identified by officials as the person who was rushed to the hospital following the two-alarm fire in the 4200 block of Wards Chapel Road, where he later died from injuries sustained in the blaze. Crews from the Baltimore County Fire Department and nearby agencies were called at around 1:20 a.m. on April 21 to the home, where they were met by heavy fire showing from the residence. Firefighters were advised that a man may be…
Home Destroyed By Explosion Reported In Baltimore County: Fire Officials Home Destroyed By Explosion Reported In Baltimore County: Fire Officials
Home Destroyed By Explosion Reported In Baltimore County: Fire Officials One person was reportedly injured in Baltimore County overnight when a house exploded and led to a two-alarm fire in Essex, according to officials. Crews were called at around 11:20 p.m. on Saturday night to the unit block of Ridgemoor Road, where there was a residential fire with an explosion reported at a home.  *Update* 2nd alarm fire/explosion…PIO on scene @ Craftin & Avenal. DT2305 *TA pic.twitter.com/pmUiFi2Z4T — Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) April 21, 2024 Fire officials said that one person was taken to an area hospital for treatment and evaluation of …
Man Killed In Maryland Street Racing Crash: State Police Man Killed In Maryland Street Racing Crash: State Police
Man Killed In Maryland Street Racing Crash: State Police A 56-year-old man was killed in a street racing crash in Maryland before dawn on Sunday, March 17, state police said. It happened on Interstate 795 North and McDonogh Road in Owings Mills shortly before 4:50 a.m. Leo Anthony Brooks Jr., of Reisterstown, was driving a 2017 Mercedes “believed to be engaged in a street race with an unidentified vehicle” when he lost control while speeding and hit a northbound Jeep Liberty, police said. Brooks was pronounced dead at the scene. The Jeep driver was not involved in the race and was unharmed. The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highwa…
Police ID Popular 70-Year-Old Teacher Killed In Baltimore County Townhome Fire Police ID Popular 70-Year-Old Teacher Killed In Baltimore County Townhome Fire
Police ID Popular 70-Year-Old Teacher Killed In Baltimore County Townhome Fire A beloved teacher has been identified as the 70-year-old woman killed in a Baltimore County house fire on Tuesday afternoon. Catonsville resident Kathleen Benedick died after she was found suffering from cardiac arrest inside a home in the 400 block of Lambeth Road that went up in flames. Crews from the Baltimore County Fire Department were called to the home at around 1:50 p.m. on Jan. 23, where they were met by smoke coming from the front of the residence, and were advised that there was someone unaccounted for. During their rescue mission, firefighters found Benedick on the second …
School Community Working To Get Families Displaced By Two-Alarm MD Fire Back On Their Feet School Community Working To Get Families Displaced By Two-Alarm MD Fire Back On Their Feet
School Community Working To Get Families Displaced By Two-Alarm MD Fire Back On Their Feet Members of a tight-knit community are rallying around the families who were displaced by a fast-moving fire that tore through the back of one Baltimore County home before spreading to two neighboring residences.  A structure fire was reported shortly after 2 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17 in the unit block of Warren Road in Essex, where fire crews were met by visible flames and smoke coming from multiple levels of the home. The blaze spread to two other homes and displaced a total of 17 residents, as well as eight animals, Baltimore County Police said. Two injured and multiple pets dis…
17 Displaced By Tricky Two-Alarm Baltimore County Fire That Sent Two To Hospital: Officials 17 Displaced By Tricky Two-Alarm Baltimore County Fire That Sent Two To Hospital: Officials
17 Displaced By Tricky Two-Alarm Baltimore County Fire That Sent Two To Hospital: Officials Seventeen residents were displaced and two people were injured as a fast-moving fire tore through the back of a Baltimore County home and spread to two others early on Wednesday morning, officials say. Crews responded to investigate reports of a structure fire on the unit block of Warren Road just after 2 a.m. on Jan. 17 and found visible flames coming from the back of the home on multiple levels. The blaze spread to two other homes and displaced a total of 17 residents, as well as eight animals, Baltimore County Police said. Two injured and multiple pets displaced in early morning Ess…
Families Displaced By Three-Alarm Baltimore County Apartment Fire Days Before Christmas Families Displaced By Three-Alarm Baltimore County Apartment Fire Days Before Christmas
Families Displaced By Three-Alarm Baltimore County Apartment Fire Days Before Christmas Several families were displaced days before Christmas in Baltimore County when a three-alarm fire tore through an apartment and left them out in the cold. At least one person had to be rescued by fire crews who were called to the Tuscany Woods Apartment fire in Windsor Mill that broke out shortly after 6 a.m. on Wednesday morning on East Bend Court. WINDSOR MILL EAST BEND CT 3 ALARM FIRE. FIRE THROUGH THE ROOF @PVFC32 @ArbutusVFD — Baltimore Co. Volunteer Firefighter’s Association (@BaltCoVolFire) December 20, 2023 Investigators said that they were met at the building by flames coming…
Firefighter Injured Battling Two-Alarm Blaze In Baltimore County (PHOTOS) Firefighter Injured Battling Two-Alarm Blaze In Baltimore County (PHOTOS)
Firefighter Injured Battling Two-Alarm Blaze In Baltimore County (Photos) One firefighter was hospitalized - and since released - on Sunday morning battling a two-alarm blaze that broke out in a Parkville building. Shortly after 6 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3, crews were called to the 9300 block of Harford Road, where there was a partial collapse that led to lane closures in the area as firefighters worked to corral the flames that broke out inside the building.  #BCoFD, 9300 BLK Harford Rd. Fire is under control. One firefighter to local hospital with minor injuries. 08:34LS pic.twitter.com/1w4KizV9Yn — Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) Decembe…
Driver Killed Outside Car In Crash On Beltway: Maryland State Police Driver Killed Outside Car In Crash On Beltway: Maryland State Police
Driver Killed Outside Car In Crash On Beltway: Maryland State Police Traffic was temporarily shut down on I-695 on Sunday morning following a crash that killed a 37-year-old man on the side of I-695 in Baltimore County, Maryland State Police say. Catonsville resident Bryan Joseph Lee has been identified as the person who was killed after his car became disabled when he crashed into a concrete median on the interstate near Security Boulevard in Pikesville. According to the police, Lee's Honda Civic was stuck at around 2:15 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 8, and when he got out of his car to investigate, he was struck by Hillcrest Heights resident Shannetta Rene Thompson…
Teen Firebug Accused Of Setting Three-Alarm Auto Parts Store Fire In Baltimore County: Police Teen Firebug Accused Of Setting Three-Alarm Auto Parts Store Fire In Baltimore County: Police
Teen Firebug Accused Of Setting Three-Alarm Auto Parts Store Fire In Baltimore County: Police One person is in custody following a three-alarm fire that tore through the Advance Auto Parts store in Baltimore County. Elijah Morgan, 19, has been charged with first-degree arson after allegedly setting the fire that destroyed the business overnight on Tuesday, July 18. Advance Auto Parts in Baltimore County.Baltimore County Fire Department Flames ripped through the building shortly before 9:30 p.m. in the 11900 block of Reistertown Road in Reistertown, with a mayday called after a firefighter was injured battling the blaze. Crews worked through the night to get the fire under contr…
Auto Parts Store In Baltimore County Torched By Arsonist: Fire Officials Auto Parts Store In Baltimore County Torched By Arsonist: Fire Officials
Auto Parts Store In Baltimore County Torched By Arsonist: Fire Officials One person is in custody following a three-alarm fire that tore through the Advance Auto Parts store in Baltimore County. Flames ripped through the building shortly before 9:30 p.m. in the 11900 block of Reistertown Road in Reistertown, with a mayday called after a firefighter was injured battling the blaze. 3-alarm Fire, Advanced Auto Parts, 11900 block of Reisterstown Rd, 21136. A mayday was called at 9:44 pm; one firefighter has been removed and is being evaluated w non life threatening injuries . Exterior ops only. EA pic.twitter.com/Z6o1LYJZLA — Baltimore County Fire Department (@B…
Bodies Of Two Men Pulled From Maryland River, Officials Say Bodies Of Two Men Pulled From Maryland River, Officials Say
Bodies Of Two Men Pulled From Maryland River, Officials Say The search for multiple swimmers reported missing in the Gunpowder River in Maryland has reached a grisly conclusion. The Baltimore County Fire Department confirmed that the bodies of two men have been recovered from the Gunpowder River following a search and rescue operation that began on Monday afternoon. #update OPEN WATER RESCUE Gunpowder Park Beach #MiddleRiver | Crews continue to search for 1 additional victim after 2 have been removed from water | @BaltCoPolice & @mdsp aviation assisting in search. DT1829 TF pic.twitter.com/dV3iX52sKs — Baltimore County Fire Department (@Balt…
Two Recovered From Baltimore County Water, Crews Searching For Third Victim (DEVELOPING) Two Recovered From Baltimore County Water, Crews Searching For Third Victim (DEVELOPING)
Two Recovered From Baltimore County Water, Crews Searching For Third Victim (Developing) Two people were rescued with life-threatening injuries and a third person remains at large after an incident on the water in Baltimore County. Members of the Baltimore County Fire Department reported a water rescue shortly after 6:45 p.m. on Monday afternoon in Middle River following an incident near the Hammerman Area Beach House and Gunpowder Falls State Park. OPEN WATER RESCUE 7200 Grace Quarters Rd | Crews have rescued 2 individuals with life-threatening injuries from the water | Search continues for possible 3rd victim. DT1829 TF pic.twitter.com/C2toHpmChX — Baltimore County Fire D…
All Southbound I-83 Lanes Closed For Tractor-Trailer Fire In Baltimore County (DEVELOPING) All Southbound I-83 Lanes Closed For Tractor-Trailer Fire In Baltimore County (DEVELOPING)
All Southbound I-83 Lanes Closed For Tractor-Trailer Fire In Baltimore County (Developing) Traffic was backed up on I-83 in Baltimore County on Monday afternoon when a trailer went up in flames.  First responders and a Hazardous Materials team were called to a stretch of the southbound lanes of I-83 in Parkton near Middletown Road and Mt. Carmel Roads at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Monday to extinguish a truck fire. TRUCK FIRE | A tractor-trailer fire has caused the closure of southbound I-83 @ York Rd #Parkton. @MDEnvironment requested to assist. No injuries reported. DT1304 TF pic.twitter.com/YwCWKeLhQR — Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) June 26, 2023 No injur…
Drivers Involved In Fatal I-695 Crash In MD That Killed Six Workers Indicted: Police Drivers Involved In Fatal I-695 Crash In MD That Killed Six Workers Indicted: Police
Drivers Involved In Fatal I-695 Crash In MD That Killed Six Workers Indicted: Police Two people have been indicted on charges associated to the crash that left six highway construction workers dead earlier this year on I-695 in Baltimore County. Lisa Adrienne Lea, 54, of Randallstown, and Melachi Duane Brown, 20, of Baltimore, are facing a host of charges for their roles in the fatal crash in March. New details have been released by Maryland State Police as they continue their probe into the fatal Baltimore Beltway crash that killed the six workers. The day after the crash, on Thursday, March 23, the six victims of the fatal crash were positively identified by state polic…
Here's What We Know About The I-795 Tanker Truck Crash, Fire In Pikesville Here's What We Know About The I-795 Tanker Truck Crash, Fire In Pikesville
Here's What We Know About The I-795 Tanker Truck Crash, Fire In Pikesville Officials say that the driver of a fuel tanker that went up in flames in Maryland on Friday morning, closing I-795, has been rushed to Shock Trauma in Baltimore in serious condition. Shortly before 6 a.m. on Friday, March 24, Maryland State Police troopers and other first responders were called to a stretch of I-795 in Pikesville, when a crash was reported, causing a massive fire and sending black smoke billowing throughout the area. .@mdsp investigating a tanker truck crash on NB I795. The driver of the truck was transported to Shock trauma for treatment of their injuries. No other in…
Opening In Concrete Barrier Contributed To I-695 Fatal Construction Worker Crash: NTSB Opening In Concrete Barrier Contributed To I-695 Fatal Construction Worker Crash: NTSB
Opening In Concrete Barrier Contributed To I-695 Fatal Construction Worker Crash: NTSB The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released the agency’s initial findings after Wednesday midday crash on I-695 in Woodlawn that claimed the lives of six workers in a construction zone. At approximately 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, an Acura TLX passenger vehicle being driven by Randallstown resident Lisa Adrienne Lea, 54, was traveling north on the Beltway near an active work zone in the center portion of the interstate before setting off the fatal chain reaction crash. According to NTSB investigators, the project the highway workers were enlisted to complete included…
Six Construction Workers Killed In I-695 Crash ID'd By Maryland State Police Six Construction Workers Killed In I-695 Crash ID'd By Maryland State Police
Six Construction Workers Killed In I-695 Crash ID'd By Maryland State Police Additional details have been released by Maryland State Police as they continue their probe into the fatal Baltimore Beltway crash that killed six highway workers. The day after the crash, on Thursday, March 23, the six victims of the fatal crash were positively identified by state police investigators, hours after they laid out the details of the events leading up to the fatal incident.  The victims were identified as:  Rolando Ruiz, 46, of Laurel; Carlos Orlando Villatoro Escobar, 43, of Frederick; Jose Armando Escobar, 52, of Frederick; Mahlon Simmons III, 31, of Union Bridge; Mahlon …
Police ID Drivers Of Two Vehicles Involved In Fatal Beltway Crash Police ID Drivers Of Two Vehicles Involved In Fatal Beltway Crash
Police ID Drivers Of Two Vehicles Involved In Fatal Beltway Crash Maryland State Police have released new information regarding the drivers of two vehicles involved in Wednesday,’s I-695 crash that took the lives of six highway workers. Randallstown resident Lisa Adrienna Lea, 54, was driving in the middle lane of the Beltway at approximately 12:40 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, when she attempted to change lanes, possibly clipping a Volkswagen being driven by Melachi Brown, 20, of Windsor Mill, who had broken down. The initial investigation determined that Lea’s Acura may have struck the front corner panel on the passenger side of the Volkswagen, which h…
Six Dead, Others Critically Injured In Beltway Crash That Shut Down Roadway (DEVELOPING) Six Dead, Others Critically Injured In Beltway Crash That Shut Down Roadway (DEVELOPING)
Six Dead, Others Critically Injured In Beltway Crash That Shut Down Roadway (Developing) Multiple people are dead after a violent crash on the west side of the Baltimore Beltway in Woodlawn, authorities confirm. At least six people have been confirmed dead after the horrific crash, that occurred in the early afternoon hours of Wednesday, March 22, according to Baltimore County Fire and EMS officials. #BCoFD Fire & EMS crews are o/s for an extremely serious MVC, I-695 inner loop, exits 16 & 17 (Security Blvd & I-70). Multiple critical injuries. Beltway shut down in both directions; please avoid the area. DT 1245 EA pic.twitter.com/dt3tuifARA — Baltimore County …
Here's What We Know About Wednesday's Explosion At Baltimore Waste Water Plant Here's What We Know About Wednesday's Explosion At Baltimore Waste Water Plant
Here's What We Know About Wednesday's Explosion At Baltimore Waste Water Plant An explosion at a Baltimore County wastewater treatment plant sparked a two-alarm fire late Wednesday morning, as previously reported by Daily Voice. The incident heavily damaged a building at the Back River Waste Water Treatment plant, but did not interrupt operations, according to Baltimore County officials. Crews were first called to the scene around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, for reports of a building fire and explosion.  Upon arrival, the fire was located in a large industrial building used by Baltimore City contractor, Synagro, which converts waste into pellets for agricultural…
Firefighters Work For Hours To Extinguish Wastewater Plant Flames Firefighters Work For Hours To Extinguish Wastewater Plant Flames
Firefighters Work For Hours To Extinguish Wastewater Plant Flames Emergency crews are fighting a massive fire that broke out in a Baltimore County wastewater plant earlier today, authorities say. Baltimore County firefighters were called to the Synagro wastewater treatment plant in the late morning hours of Wednesday, March 15 after receiving reports of a two-alarm fire.  Employees were immediately evacuated from the building at the start of the fire and have all been accounted for. Thank you to @BaltCoFire and all our first responders for their efforts in containing today's fire and ensuring those on site were accounted for and out of harm's way. We…
Explosion, Gas-Fed Fire Reported At Baltimore Wastewater Treatment Plant (DEVELOPING) Explosion, Gas-Fed Fire Reported At Baltimore Wastewater Treatment Plant (DEVELOPING)
Explosion, Gas-Fed Fire Reported At Baltimore Wastewater Treatment Plant (Developing) A building went up in flames after a reported explosion in Baltimore County on Wednesday morning. An alert was issued by the Baltimore County Fire Department at approximately 11:50 a.m. on Wednesday, March 15, regarding a two-alarm commercial building fire with an explosion in the 8200 block of Eastern Avenue. The explosion was reported at the Synagro wastewater treatment plant, and officials say that a gas-fed fire has caused unstable areas in the building. An evacuation was in progress as of noon on Wednesday. More information is expected to be released. This is a developing story. Che…