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Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Stretch Of I-270 In Maryland (
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Maryland State Police troopers are investigating a multi-vehicle crash that shut down all northbound lanes of I-270 on Monday morning in Frederick County. First responders were called early on Monday to a stretch of the interstate that left at least five people with undisclosed injuries. Each was taken to an area hospital. ALERT - CRASH FREDERICK COUNTY: I-270 NORTH AT EX 32 I-70; ALL LANES CLOSED NORTH AND 2 LEFT LANES CLOSED SOUTH. #MDTRAFFIC SOC — MD State Highway Adm (@MDSHA) November 18, 2024 The crash also led to temporary closures in the southbound lanes. Details about t…
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Driver Hospitalized After Striking Montgomery County Public School Bus: Police
One person was hospitalized after crashing into the back of a Montgomery County Public School bus on Thursday, officials confirmed. Early on Nov. 14, first responders were called to the area of Bondy Lane and Darnestown Road in Darnestown, where there was a reported crash involving a driver who struck the bus. According to a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson, the driver of the sedan was taken to the hospital by paramedics with traumatic injuries that were described as non-life-threatening. Ten students who were on the bus were evaluated and were all uninjured and later release…
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Gaithersburg Man Dies After Being Struck By Lexus Last Month In Maryland: Police
A Gaithersburg man struck by a car while crossing Veirs Mill Road in Rockville on Oct. 30 has died from his injuries, Montgomery County police said. Luis Rios Chirinos, 28, was hit around 5:24 a.m. by a black Lexus GS near the intersection with Robindale Drive as he attempted to cross from the median, police said. The driver remained on the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. Chirinos was transported to a nearby hospital but died on Monday, Nov. 11, according to authorities. The Montgomery County Collision Reconst…
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Nurse Shares Eery Photo Of Packed Car Morning Of I-495 Crash That Killed Her
A Massachusetts nurse who was apparently heading south for the winter was killed in a five-vehicle chain-reaction crash in Virginia. On the day that she died, Lauren Johnson-Lavender, 69, shared a Facebook photo of her family's vehicle packed and ready for what appears to be a lengthy trip out of Massachusetts. Nearly 100 people wished her safe travels. Johnson-Lavender would later be identified by investigators as the victim killed in a crash on I-495 that temporarily shut down a stretch of the interstate. Johnson-Lavender was a passenger in a Lexus that was stopped in traffic a…
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Tractor-Trailer Crash Leads To I-97 Closure In Maryland (
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Some lanes were blocked on Monday morning in Anne Arundel County when a tractor-trailer overturned and spilled debris into the northbound lanes of I-97. An alert was issued by police shortly after 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 4 when the truck - for unknown reasons - crashed near the ramp to westbound Route 32. Police say that the truck crashed and overturned, leaving all lanes blocked as crews cleared the scene and shut down the interstate. The aftermath of the tractor-trailer crash in Anne Arundel County. Maryland DOT It is unclear what caused the crash. ALERT - CRASH ANNE ARUNDEL…
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Driver Crashes Into Back Of Police Vehicle During Montgomery County Speeding Stop On I-270
One of Montgomery County's top cops got a scare on Saturday morning when a driver plowed into his vehicle as he was conducting a traffic stop. District 3 Commander Jason Cokinos stopped a driver early on Nov. 2 for driving 110 mph on I-270 near I-495 when he was rudely interrupted by another reckless motorist in a Mercedes who crashed into the back of his vehicle. No serious injuries were reported, according to the commander, who was out of his vehicle when the Mercedes caused the crash. When you see police vehicles 🚔, emergency vehicles 🚒, tow trucks, etc. on the side of the road... MO…
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Department Of Transportation Employee Struck By Hit-Run Driver In Montgomery County: Police
A Montgomery County Department of Transportation employee was struck and seriously injured by a driver while on the job, police say. Investigators are seeking the public's assistance as they attempt to track down a driver wanted for a "serious hit-and-run" that was reported on Thursday, Oct. 24 in the area of Briggs Chaney Road and Legend Oaks Drive in Silver Spring. Briggs Chaney Road and Legend Oaks Drive in Silver Spring Google Maps street view According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, at around 9:10 a.m. on Oct. 24, officers were called to investigate a reported c…
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One Killed, One Airlifted To Hospital After Head-On Three-Vehicle Crash In Maryland
One driver was killed and a second airlifted to an area hospital after a three-vehicle crash that remains under investigation in Calvert County. Gina Taylor Johnson, 51, of Mechanicsville, was killed and a Hughesville woman suffered critical injuries in a head-on crash on Monday morning in Prince Frederick, officials say. The crash was reported shortly after 7:15 a.m. on Oct. 28 in the 6600 block of Hallowing Point Road (Route 231). 6600 block of Hallowing Point Road in Prince Frederick Google Maps street view Investigators say that Johnson was driving a Hyundai Kona east on Hallow…
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These Are The 'Spookiest Streets' In Maryland, Virginia: New Survey
Just in time for Halloween, a new survey has been released, and the DMV region is home to some of the country's "spookiest streets." A survey of 3,000 drivers conducted by Volkswagen determined which area roadways are ready for the holidays, headlined by Route 9 in Sleepy Hollow, a New York destination. Others at the top of the list include Old Ghost Road in Georgia, Superstition Mountains Apache Trail in Arizona, the Haunted Highway in Louisiana and Dead Man's Curve in Cleveland. In Maryland and Virginia, these (aptly named) streets made the list: Route 666 in Chesapeake (14…
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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…
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Passengers Flee After Fatal Head-On Crash In Maryland, Police Say
Police have identified a 57-year-old woman who was killed in a head-on crash when another driver unexpectedly veered into her lane on Wednesday afternoon. Springfield resident Monica Wilson was heading north at around 5 p.m. on Oct. 23 in the 500 block of Largo Center Drive when she was struck by a second driver who was heading south and crossed into the northbound lanes. FATAL COLLISION: Officers responded to the 500 block of Largo Center Dr at approx 5:10 pm for a crash involving two vehicles. Both drivers were taken to a hospital for treatment. One of the drivers, an adult femal…
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Here's Why Traffic Was Backed Up On I-270 In Montgomery County
A multi-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer that leaked fuel onto I-270 tied up traffic on Tuesday afternoon in Montgomery County. In advance of the evening commute in Gaithersburg, several northbound lanes were blocked on Oct. 22 when a truck was involved n a multi-vehicle crash that resulted in fuel being spilled onto the roadway. According to a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson, the crash left the truck with a ruptured fuel saddle tank. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO HazMat crews were called to the scene of the crash and were able to help mitigate the damage done by the…
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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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Rollover Crash On I-95 Causes Delays Topping Four Miles In Howard County
A rollover crash caused chaos for some motorists on I-95 on Wednesday afternoon as first responders investigated in Howard County. Before 3 p.m. on Oct. 16, police and emergency crews responded to the northbound lanes of the interstate near MD-175, where there was a reported crash that blocked several lanes. As of 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, traffic was only getting by in the left lane and shoulder as crews worked to remove the vehicle from the middle of the roadway. The traffic on I-95 in Howard County. Maryland DOT Delays were estimated to be approximately four miles, though traffic …
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Driver 'Seriously Injured' In Wrong-Way Crash Involving Mack Truck In Maryland, Sheriff Says
One driver suffered critical injuries after being rear-ended by a Mack truck and thrown into the opposite lane of traffic, according to the Calvert County Sheriff's Office. Lusby resident Juan Antonio Lopez, 22, was listed in serious condition on Wednesday following a crash that was reported in Prince Frederick on Tuesday afternoon. Deputies were called shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 15 to the area of Hallowing Point Road (Route 231) and Seagull Beach Road, where there was a reported multi-vehicle crash. Investigators say that Lopez was stopped in the westbound lane of Route 231 waiting t…
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Several Lanes Closed On I-695 In Baltimore County For Crash Investigation (
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Traffic was backed up on I-695 on Wednesday morning due to a crash, officials say. An alert was issued by the Maryland Highway Administration at around 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 16 cautioning that a crash closed three lanes on the Outer Loop of the interstate past Stevenson Road in the Pikesville area. ALERT- Baltimore Co.: Crash closes three lanes on the outer loop I-695 past Stevenson Road. Major delays #MDtraffic cg — MD State Highway Adm (@MDSHA) October 16, 2024 Traffic was getting by along the left shoulder as first responders investigated the crash. No details about the crash have bee…
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Maryland Motorcyclist, 22, Killed In Crash With Minivan Identified By Police
New details have been released by the Montgomery County Department of Police after a 22-year-old motorcyclist was killed over the weekend. Rockville resident Baeley Aubrey Thackston has been identified by investigators as the person who was killed on Saturday night after being struck by the driver of a minivan in North Bethesda, officials say. (~730p) NB Rt355 Rockville Pike at Tuckerman Lane, collision, involves motorcycle, traumatic injury, some lanes blocked — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) October 13, 2024 Shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 12, investigators determined that the drive…
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Overnight, Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled On Baltimore Beltway Beginning Sunday, Oct. 13
Lane closures are scheduled on I-695 in Baltimore County as the Maryland Department of Transportation Highway Administration (SHA) continues efforts to reduce congestion on the Beltway. An ongoing project to limit traffic along the west and north sides of the Baltimore Beltway from the I-70 interchange to MD 43 (White Marsh Boulevard) will lead to closures this week, beginning on Sunday, Oct. 13. "This Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) project is being developed under a Design-Build process to reduce congestion and delay and increase the reliability of travel wit…
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Two Injured After CSX Train Strikes Vehicle In Maryland
Two people were injured after their vehicle was struck by a CSX train early on Friday morning, according to the Prince George's Fire/EMS Department. Shortly after 6 a.m. on Oct. 11, officers were called to the area of 52nd and Kenilworth Avenues where there was a reported strike involving a car on the tracks. Two people suffered minor injuries and were taken by paramedics to area hospitals, officials said. There were temporary delays in the area while the scene was cleared. The crash remains under investigation. 6:07AM, vehicle struck by CSX train, 52nd/Kenilworth Ave Bladensbur…
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Traffic Slowed After Overturned Truck Spills Debris Into Busy Montgomery County 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…
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Bus Stop Destroyed After Car Caroms Into It Following Multi-Vehicle Crash In Montgomery County
Several lanes were temporarily blocked in Montgomery County on Wednesday morning after a multi-vehicle crash sent one through a bus stop in Hillandale. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel were called to the area of New Hampshire Avenue and Chalmers Road at around 7:30 a.m. on Oct. 9, where there was a crash involving two vehicles, officials said. It is unclear what caused the crash, which left both vehicles with extensive damage - one in the middle of the road and one on the sidewalk - and completely destroyed the bus stop in the area that was sent onto a nearby fence. Accord…
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Harley Rider Suffers Serious, Life-Threatening Injuries In Maryland Crash, Police Say
Three people were injured - one critically - in a crash involving a motorcycle and Toyota Camry on Monday in Maryland, police say. At around 4:20 p.m. on Oct. 7, officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department were called to the intersection of Hammonds Ferry Road North and Ardmore Road in Linthicum Heights to investigate a two-vehicle crash. Investigators say that a 34-year-old man from Glen Burnie was riding his 2002 Harley-Davidson Fatboy north on Hammonds Ferry Road when it struck the side of a Camry heading west on Ardmore Road and making a turn into the roadway. The driver of…
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Motorcyclist Killed In Crash At Maryland Intersection Identified By Police
An early morning crash over the weekend left a motorcyclist dead in Prince George's County after striking a sedan near a Forestville intersection, police say. Waldorf resident Samuel Hinton was identified by police on Monday as the rider who was struck and killed on Saturday morning while crossing through an intersection. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, shortly before 1 a.m. on Oct. 5, officers responded to the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Donnell Drive, where there was a reported crash involving Hinton. Southbound Pennsylvania Ave is closed from Wa…
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MTA Metro Subway Stations To Close For Weekend Test Of New System In Maryland
There will be service disruptions for Maryland subway riders this weekend, officials are cautioning. All MTA Metro Subway stations will be closed to allow the organization to test a new Communications Based Train Control system that should be fortuitous for travelers following the closure. Officials said that "the CTBC is a critical piece of infrastructure that will support the new Metro Subway railcars that will begin service in mid-2025." This marks the first test. Beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4, the stations will be closed before reopening in advance of the morning commute …
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Tractor-Trailer Crash Causes Miles-Long Delays On I-495 Near I-270 In MoCo (
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A busy stretch of I-495 in Montgomery County was flooded with traffic on Tuesday afternoon following a reported tractor-trailer crash near I-270. An alert was issued shortly before 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 1 after crews responded to the westbound lanes at the I-270 Spur, resulting in multiple lane closures as the incident was investigated. Maryland DOT Traffic slowed to a crawl with vehicles only getting by in the left two lanes. Delays were estimated at approximately two miles on the interstate. Tractor Trailer Crash. I-495 WB (Outer Loop) at the I-270 Spur. Montgomery County, MD. 2 left la…
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Manhole Fire In Baltimore Results In Street Closures, Causes Chaos For Drivers
A manhole fire caused chaos for some in Baltimore as crews battled an unexpected blaze that broke out on Sunday morning. At around 5 a.m. on Sept. 29, crews were called to the 300 block of North Charles Street, where there was a reported fire inside a manhole with flames showing near the intersection of Pleasant Street. Baltimore City Fire Department was dispatched to the 300 block of N. Charles St. with a manhole on fire. Upon investigation firefighters found fire showing from a manhole at Charles St. and Pleasant St. Power has been turned off to the area and the fire has been extinguis…
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Sheriff IDs 20-Year-Old Woman Critically Injured By Driver While Jogging In Maryland
A woman suffered serious injuries after being struck by a driver while jogging in Calvert County on Thursday morning, officials say. Chloe Clagg, 20, has been identified by the sheriff's office as the pedestrian who was struck by 42-year-old Steven O'Neill's 2017 Toyota 4Runner and hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. Both are from Chesapeake Beach. Members of the Calvert County Sheriff's Office were called at around 8:45 a.m. on Sept. 26 to the intersection of Bayside Road and Bristol Drive in Chesapeake Beach, where passersby reported a motor vehicle crash involving a pedest…
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Motorcyclist, 19, Killed In Maryland SUV Crash Identified By Police
A 19-year-old motorcyclist was killed in Maryland after being involved in a crash with an SUV in Anne Arundel County on Sunday afternoon, police say. Lothian resident Daniel Joseph Helmly, Jr. has been identified by investigators as the person who was fatally struck by a Ford Expedition early in the afternoon on Sept. 22. According to the Anne Arundel County Police Department, at around 1 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, officers were called to investigate a crash on Solomon’s Island Road at Old South River Road South, not far from the South River Bridge in Edgewater. Investigators say…
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Massive Multi-Alarm Fire Causes Chaos For Orioles' Fans Traveling In Downtown Baltimore
The hunt for October baseball is heating up for Baltimore Orioles' fans in more ways than one. With the Orioles nursing a comfortable lead atop the AL Wild Card chase, fans are expected to be slammed by traffic downtown near Camden Yards as first responders contend with a massive, multi-alarm fire that broke out on Sunday morning in the area of South Lombard Street and South Eutaw Street. Currently working with MD Stadium Authority and @BmoreCityDOT on traffic and upcoming orioles game — Baltimore Fire (@BaltimoreFire) September 22, 2024 The fire was "largely contained" at around …
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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…
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Police ID Montgomery County Firefighter Hospitalized By Reckless DUI BMW Driver In Crash Zone
New details have been released after an intoxicated BMW driver sped through a closed lane on Friday morning, striking two Maryland State Police vehicles and injured a veteran Montgomery County firefighter. Troopers from the Rockville Barrack were called at around 2:40 a.m. on Sept. 13 to the Inner Loop of I-495 near University Boulevard, where there was a reported crash involving a Lexus and tractor-trailer, leading to several lane closures in the area. According to state police, during the initial crash investigation, several lanes were closed, which were blocked off by traffic cones, flar…
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