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Hit-Run Driver Apprehended At Dulles Airport After Killing DOT Employee In Maryland: Police
A driver wanted in connection to the fatal hit-and-run crash involving a Montgomery County Department of Transportation employee has been apprehended at Dulles International Airport after leaving the country, authorities announced. Potomac resident Ricky Rohan Kapoor, 30, was arrested over the weekend after traveling to Bogota in Columbia following the fateful hit-and-run in November. According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, at around 9:10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, officers were called to investigate a reported crash involving a pedestrian and driver who fled the…
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3X Varsity HS Athlete ID’d As Maryland Man Killed In High-Speed Crash With Tractor-Trailer: PSP
A 21-year-old former three-sport varsity athlete from South Hagerstown High School was killed when his car rear-ended a tractor-trailer on Interstate 81 in Antrim Township, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday, Dec. 16. Dru N. Feeley, of Hagerstown, died at the scene of the crash, which occurred around 3:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, near mile marker 6.9, troopers said. He was driving a 2005 Dodge Neon at a high speed in the left lane of I-81 North when he struck the rear of a 2021 Peterbilt 579 tractor-trailer, investigators said. The tractor-trailer, driven by 34-year-old Michael May…
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Maryland Man Who Took Police On Deadly High-Speed Pursuit Learns Fate In Court
A 20-year-old Boyds man who led police on a deadly chase through Montgomery County was sentenced to 20 years in prison, with all but eight years suspended, after pleading guilty to grossly negligent manslaughter and related offenses. Antoine Randall was sentenced this week in Montgomery County Circuit Court by Judge Harry Storm after pleading guilty to his role in a December 2023 crash that killed a minor who was in his vehicle. Prosecutors say that the incident began Dec. 13, 2023, when Montgomery County police attempted to stop a white 2016 Nissan Maxima near Bucknell Drive and Cambridge …
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Drunk Driver Wanted In MD Causes Crash In Stafford, Lies About Fleeing Friend, Deputies Say
A man with an outstanding warrant was arrested after a DUI crash in Stafford County early Sunday morning, according to the sheriff's office. On Nov. 17, at approximately 3:36 a.m., deputies responded to a two-vehicle accident near Austin Park Drive and Richmond Highway that left one vehicle on its side with the driver trapped inside. Deputy C.T. Richardson assisted the driver of the overturned Chevrolet out of the vehicle and into an ambulance, according to a spokesperson from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, while a second deputy spoke with the driver of a Honda also involved in the c…
Traffic
Driver Crashes Into Back Of Police Vehicle During Maryland 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…
Police & Fire
University Of Maryland Eastern Shore Students Killed, Critically Injured In Wrong-Way Crash: PD
Two University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) students were killed, and two others suffered critical injuries after being struck head-on by a suspected intoxicated wrong-way driver in Delaware. Delaware State Police identified 22-year-old Eric Staley, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, and Willow Grove, Pennsylvania resident Makayla Belton, 18, as the two who were killed in a fatal crash on Sunday in Seaford involving a Honda Pilot and Nissan Rogue. Two others, the 22-year-old driver from DC, and a rear passenger, an 18-year-old from Bethesda, where also hospitalized with serious injuries, …
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Pedestrian Killed Returning U-Haul After Maryland Move Remembered By Friends, Well-Wishers
A community is reeling after a beloved 53-year-old man was killed by a motorist after dropping off a U-Haul following a recent move into Montgomery County. Dominique Mwepu was identified this week as the pedestrian who was struck and killed on Monday night by the driver of a Honda near the intersection of Frederick Road and High Point Drive. Mwepu was treated at the scene for life-threatening injuries, and later pronounced dead. The crash was reported around 8 p.m. on Sept. 30. Sad news! My heart is shattered, at time I wondered and ask myself what is there to life??? Prof…
Police & Fire
Two Children, Adult Airlifted In Washington County Crash On I-70: Maryland State Police
A 19-year-old driver was hospitalized, and two children and an adult passenger were airlifted from a crash scene on I-70 in Washington County, state police say. Baltimore resident Yelson Aguilar was among four hospitalized following a rollover crash in Big Pool early on Tuesday morning. According to state police, shortly before 7:30 a.m. on Sept. 10, troopers were called to a stretch of the interstate, where there was a reported single-vehicle crash with four injuries. Investigators say that Aguilar was taken by paramedics to Meritus Medical Center, while two 6 year olds were flown t…
Obituaries
'I Lost My First True Love:' Hagerstown Victims Of Deadly I-81 Crash Remembered
The lives of two Maryland men were cut short in a crash on I-81 last week in Pennsylvania, and now, their loved ones are rallying to give them proper burials. Diamonte Drequan Disney, 25, and Tiheen "Tizzy" Justice Nathaniel Matthews, 20, both of Hagerstown, MD, both died in the crash Wednesday, Aug. 21 in Antrim Township, as previously reported by Daily Voice. The pair were in a black 2012 Infiniti G37 that lost control, left the roadway, hit the guidewire in the median, and then rolled over, PA State Trooper Ruiz said. Disney and Nathaniel were among the four people who were ej…
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Killed In Head-On Maryland Crash With Stolen Vehicle; Suspects At Large: Sheriff
Police have identified the motorcyclist who was killed in a head-on crash with a stolen Infiniti whose driver and passenger fled on foot in Carroll County, according to the sheriff's office. Taneytown resident Terry Lee Crowl, 55, was killed early on Tuesday morning when he was unexpectedly struck by an Infiniti QX60 and ejected from his Harley Davidson. The crash was reported shortly after 4:30 a.m. on Aug. 20 in the area of Francis Scott Key Highway just South of Kump Station Road in Taneytown. Due to an incident, Route 194/FSK Highway in Taneytown is closed in both directions b…
Traffic
Woman Airlifted After Head-On Maryland Crash With Pick-Up Dies At Hospital, Police Say
A 56-year-old woman died at an area hospital following a crash during the afternoon commute near the Howard and Montgomery County line, police say. Angela Marie Brill, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, has been identified as the woman who was killed in a crash involving her Chevy Malibu and a Toyota pick-up truck after being airlifted to the hospital. Shortly before 5:15 p.m. on Aug. 6, officers were called to the area of Georgia Avenue, between Triadelphia Lake Road and the Howard County/Montgomery County Line. Update - Georgia Avenue and Tridelphia Lake Road, collision, multiple pat…
Obituaries
'Life Had Its Own Plans:' Man Chasing American Dream Dies In Fatal Maryland Crash
Isaac Akomanyi came to Maryland, leaving his wife and young son behind in Ghana, in search of the American dream. That dream was shattered in July when the Germantown man was involved in a fatal crash in Montgomery County, leaving 3-year-old Aden, wife Mavis, and other loved ones reeling in Africa. On the evening of Saturday, July 20, Akomanyi was driving a Nissan when he was involved in a crash with a Dodge Ram 1500 pick-up that ended with his car wrapped around a tree and the truck smashing through the back of his vehicle. Now, the community is coming to the aid of the fa…
News
State Police ID Man Killed In One-Vehicle Frederick County Crash Involving Tractor-Trailer
A West Virginia driver has been identified by Maryland State Police investigators as the driver killed in a crash early on Tuesday morning in Frederick County. Daniel Edward Ryan, 41, of Ridgeley, was driving on Raven Rock Road shortly after 7:30 a.m. on July 9, when police say he was involved in a one-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer. Ryan was pronounced dead at the scene by Frederick County paramedics, officials said. Following the crash, Maryland Route 491 was closed for several hours as state police investigated the crash and cleared the scene. The incident remains unde…
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Minnesota Vikings Rookie CB Khyree Jackson Killed In Maryland Crash: State Police
Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson was among three killed in a crash on Saturday morning in his hometown in Prince George's County, according to state police. The 24-year-old Wise High School graduate was the front seat passenger in a Dodge Charger shortly after 3 a.m. on July 6 when it was involved in a crash in Upper Marlboro. The Minnesota Vikings later confirmed the grim news of Jackson's death with a statement posted on social media. We are devastated by the news of Khyree Jackson’s death following an overnight car accident.Our thoughts are with Khyree’s family, fri…
Obituaries
Teen Killed In Fiery Hit-Run Crash With BMW On I-270 Had 'Dreams As Big As His Heart'
Luis Bran was picking up his 16-year-old cousin from El Salvador when his vehicle was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver on I-270 in Maryland, his family says. The Gaithersburg resident, 17, and Rebeca Gabriela Vasquez Moreno 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. The aftermath of the crash in Montgomery County Twitter/@mcfrsPIO It is believed that the driver was Bran's mother and Moreno's aunt. "He was a vibrant, kind-hearted young man who had his whole life ahe…
Police & Fire
Driver Responsible For Transporting Gunmen Before Fatal Maryland Shooting Arrested, Police Say
The man who allegedly drove two gunmen responsible for the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old Capitol Heights man who was found dead after a car crash in Montgomery County has been arrested, police say. Police and paramedics were called at around 9:40 p.m. on Nov. 28, 2023 to the 3600 block of Spruell Drive in Silver Spring following reports of a Toyota that had crashed into a parked vehicle. Neighbors pulled Orlando Alexander Satz, Jr. from his Corolla after hearing the crash, and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel were providing first aid when they reportedly found him suffering fro…
Police & Fire
New Details Emerge In Sen. Fetterman's Maryland Crash
A witness told Maryland State Police that Sen. John Fetterman was driving over the speed limit when his car rear-ended another on Sunday, June 9, according to a crash report. Fetterman, his wife Gisele, and the other driver were all taken to the hospital after the I-70 crash. Fetterman's office said he was treated for a bruised shoulder and later released. In a crash report from Maryland State Police, a witness said Fetterman's Chevrolet Traverse passed her "at a high rate of speed, well over the posted speed limit." He rear-ended a Chevrolet Impala after passing the witness, j…
Police & Fire
Boy Killed, Siblings Hurt When Speeding Mom Flips Minivan In Maryland: Campaign, Sheriff
A fundraiser has been launched for the family of an 8-year-old boy who was killed and siblings seriously hurt in a St. Mary's crash, which authorities said was caused by his mother. Ashley Nicole Nolan, 27, failed to negotiate a turn on Point Lookout Road around 1:44 a.m. Saturday, March 16, in Leonardtown, the St. Mary County Sheriff's Office said. The Pax River Raiders extends their heartfelt condolences to the family of Brysen Carter #55, who tragically lost his... Posted by Pax River Raiders on Sunday, March 17, 2024 The Honda Odyssey driven by Nolan left the road and over…
Police & Fire
Adult, Child Killed In Multi-Vehicle Baltimore Crash: Police
An adult and a child were killed in an early morning crash in Baltimore’s Eastern District on Wednesday, Feb. 21, police confirmed. The crash occurred near the 3500 block of Belair Road around 7:30 a.m., a representative with the Baltimore Police Department told Daily Voice. Officers arrived and found a child dead at the scene. A second victim was found trapped inside of a vehicle and later pronounced deceased. Investigators believe speed to be a factor in the crash. The investigation is being led by Crash Team detectives. No further details were released.
Traffic
Beloved Doughnut Shop Set To Reopen After Being Damaged By Car In Maryland
A popular eatery in Prince George's County is set to reopen after a son in Maryland rallied the community to support his parents after a car crashed into their business. One person suffered minor injuries shortly after 8 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30 last year after crashing a Honda into the side of Laurel Tavern Donuts in the 100 block of Washington Boulevard in Laurel, leaving the building with substantial damage. The driver crashed into the side of the doughnut shop in Laurel. Prince George's County Fire/EMS In response, Sean Kwon started a GoFundMe campaign on behalf of his parents…
Police & Fire
Police ID PA Driver Killed After Overturn Crash With Tesla In Anne Arundel County
Police have identified the Pennsylvania driver who was killed in a crash with a Tesla early on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Anne Arundel County Police responded to Annapolis Road (Route 175) at Piedmont Lane in Hanover around 7:40 a.m. after a report of a multi-vehicle crash. According to police, Joseph Richard Muniz, 38, of York, was turning left in a 2015 Dodge Dart from eastbound Annapolis Road onto Piedmont Lane when it was struck by a 2020 Tesla Model X that was heading westbound on Annapolis Road. The Dodge overturned, and both vehicles came to rest on a grassy portion next to the roadway. Mu…
Police & Fire
Driver, 30, Killed In T-Bone Crash In Maryland: State Police
A 30-year-old driver died after she lost control of her car and broadsided another vehicle in St. Mary's County, authorities said. Jennifer Renita VanMeter of Charlotte Hall was killed in the crash, according to Maryland State Police. On Monday, Jan. 15, at approximately 4:30 p.m., state troopers responded to Route 6 (Charles Street) near Gilbert Run Park in Charlotte Hall for a serious collision. A preliminary investigation found a Kia Forte driven by VanMeter was traveling east on Route 6. At the same time, a Dodge Dart driven by Donna Jean Wheaton, 84, of Mechanicsville, was trave…
Police & Fire
Driver Gassing Up On Shoulder Of I-270 Killed In Crash: Maryland State Police
A 36-year-old Virginia man had just pulled over on a Montgomery County highway to gas up his car when he was struck and killed shortly before dawn on New Year’s Day, Maryland State Police said. Caesar Adigwe Jr., 36, of Spotsylvania, Virginia, was pulled over on the shoulder attempting to put gas in his vehicle and was struck by a Nissan driven by Aaliyah Brown, 22, of Clarksburg, Maryland, according to officials. The crash occurred on the northbound side of I-270 prior to Old Georgetown Road just before 5 a.m. Adigwe was taken to Suburban Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. I-…
Police & Fire
Hagerstown Duo ID'd In Fatal Police Chase Into Ravine In Greencastle: State Police
Two suspected thieves who fled from Pennsylvania State Police and died after crashing into "a body of water" have been identified, Trooper Megan Frazer told Daily Voice on Thursday. Robert Wade Norwood, 21, of Hagerstown was the passenger in the car that crashed, the driver, a Hagerstown white 16-year-old boy, will not have his name released, per Pennsylvania State Police policy on releasing minor's names. The teenage driver has been identified click here to read our report. The duo reportedly were seen breaking into vehicles and thought to be stealing from them in the 9000 bloc…
Traffic
Driver Trapped After BMW Crashes Through Garage In Maryland
One person was injured after crashing a BMW through the front of a garage in Montgomery County. On Tuesday morning, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service personnel were called to the 2900 block of Aquarius Avenue near Hydrus Road, where there was a vehicle that smashed into the front of the structure, a spokesperson for the agency said. 2900 Aquarius Ave. near Hydrus Road, off Homecrest Rd, Aspen Hill, collision, vehicle crashed into/garage/house, @mcfrs A725, T725, PE725, BC794, SA700 responding & on scene — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) December 12, 2023 Following the crash, the …
Traffic
Support Swells For Husband-Wife's Popular Maryland Doughnut Shop Damaged By Car
A son in Maryland is rallying the community to support his parents after a car crashed into their beloved doughnut shop in Prince George's County. One person suffered minor injuries shortly after 8 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30 after crashing a Honda into the side of Laurel Tavern Donuts in the 100 block of Washington Boulevard in Laurel, leaving the building with substantial damage. The driver crashed into the side of the doughnut shop in Laurel. Prince George's County Fire/EMS In response, Sean Kwon has started a GoFundMe campaign on behalf of his parents, who have been in business servin…
News
Man Crushed To Death While Working On Car In Baltimore County, Police Say
Police in Baltimore County are investigating after a man was killed while working on a car in Dundalk. On Saturday morning, officers from the Baltimore County Police Department were called to the intersection of Jaydee Avenue and German Hill Road, where there was a reported fatal crash that involved a 54-year-old man who suffered grievous injuries. According to investigators, Dayton Balliet, Jr. was lying on the ground working on a 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser that was on a jack when a Toyota Sienna attempting to park behind it struck the vehicle and knocked it off the jack. Balliet was rushed…
Police & Fire
Pedestrian In Wheelchair Killed Crossing Road In Maryland: Police
An investigation has been launched after a person in a wheelchair was struck and killed while crossing a Maryland road, police say. At around 10:45 a.m. on Thursday morning, officers from the Frederick Police Department were called to the 1200 block of West Patrick Street, where there was a pedestrian down in the roadway after being struck by a car. Police say that a person in a wheelchair was hit by the driver, and despite life-saving efforts, the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. Information about the driver and victim have not been released by the Frederic…
Obituaries
Mother, Dog Lover Killed After Being Pinned Under Car In Maryland
A community is in mourning after a beloved mother and dog advocate was killed after being pinned under her car in Frederick County. Grace Demetrius, 47, of Frederick, was found pinned under her vehicle on Tuesday, Aug. 1 in the 6400 block of Towncrest Court West while she was attempting to fix a part in the undercarriage. While she was working, the vehicle backed over her and pinned Demetrius, causing her death, according to the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office. She was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident by first responders. Her body has since been transported to Baltimore for …
Obituaries
Communities Rallying Around Families Of Victims Killed Crashing Charger Into MD Quarry
Support is swelling for the families of three people killed after crashing a Dodge Charger into the bottom of a Frederick County quarry. At approximately 8:35 a.m. on Sunday, June 4, members of the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office were called to investigate a triple fatal at the Union Bridge Quarry, where there was a violent crash with three victims involved, including Kortney Angleberger, 28, of Keymar, and Dickerson resident Rachel Willis, 23. Following their deaths, friends and well-wishers are rallying support for the grieving families, with multiple GoFundMe campaigns raising thousa…
Police & Fire
Mom, 3 Daughters Airlifted From Crash On Route 16: PA State Police
A mom and her three daughters have been hospitalized following a serious crash on Route 16/Buchanan Trail in South Central Pennsylvania, authorities announced on Tuesday, May, 23, 2023. Sheena Hockenberry, 39, of Greencastle, was driving a 2017 Ram west in Montgomery Township when 19-year-old Owen Mack of Mercersburg came to a stop as he prepared to turn on to Garnes Road/T-311— that's when Hockenberry "failed to yield"— striking Mack's rear bumper around 5:35 p.m. on Monday, May 22, 2023, Pennsylvania State Police said. Hockenberry and her three daughters— ages 10, 12, and 15— were hurt…
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