Investigators ID Maryland Driver Killed After Veering Off-Road, Crashing Into Multiple Trees Investigators ID Maryland Driver Killed After Veering Off-Road, Crashing Into Multiple Trees
Investigators ID Maryland Driver Killed After Veering Off-Road, Crashing Into Multiple Trees A 52-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash over the weekend after losing control and striking multiple trees in Frederick, according to the sheriff's office,  Kyint Cope was driving in the area of Sundays Lane and Bartgis Road at around 5:10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21 when his Toyota Corolla veered of the left side of the road. Cope was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. Investigators say that "initial findings suggest that excessive speed and alcohol consumption may have been contributing factors in the collision."  The fatal crash remains under i…
Tractor-Trailers Involved In Multi-Vehicle Crash Cause Delays On I-70 In Maryland Tractor-Trailers Involved In Multi-Vehicle Crash Cause Delays On I-70 In Maryland
Tractor-Trailers Involved In Multi-Vehicle Crash Cause Delays On I-70 In Maryland Some motorists were held up early on Friday afternoon on Route 70 in Frederick County when there was a crash involving multiple tractor-trailers, officials say. First responders were called shortly before 2 p.m. on Dec. 20 to a stretch of the eastbound lanes of I-70 near Mussetter Road, where two tractor-trailers and a passenger vehicle crashed in the area, causing chaos for some motorists in the area. According to a Frederick County Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson, one person was taken to an area hospital for treatment and evaluation of undisclosed injuries. The crash resulted in the…
Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By Amtrak Train In Prince George's County (DEVELOPING) Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By Amtrak Train In Prince George's County (DEVELOPING)
Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By Amtrak Train In Prince George's County (Developing) One person was killed on Friday afternoon after being struck by an Amtrak train in Prince George's County on Friday afternoon, officials concerned. Shortly after 4 p.m. on Dec. 13, first responders were called to the area of Powder Mill Road and Baltimore Avenue in Beltsville, where there was a distress call about a person who required a rescue. Google Maps street view According to the Prince George's County Fire Department, upon arrival, crews were met by a pedestrian who had been struck by the train and died after the collision. CSX Police is now investigating the fatal strike. More i…
22-Year-Old Passenger Killed In Crash At Busy Maryland Intersection Identified By Police 22-Year-Old Passenger Killed In Crash At Busy Maryland Intersection Identified By Police
22-Year-Old Passenger Killed In Crash At Busy Maryland Intersection Identified By Police A 22-year-old passenger was killed in a two-car crash at a busy Upper Marlboro intersection, prompting an investigation by the Prince George’s County Police Department. David Romero, of Upper Marlboro, was fatally injured in the crash, which was reported around 3:45 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, at the intersection of Ritchie Marlboro Road and Sansbury Road, authorities said. When officers arrived, they found Romero and two drivers injured.  Romero was rushed to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival, while the two drivers sustained what were described as non-life-t…
Driver Killed After Jeep Crashes Into Parked Tractor-Trailer On I-495 In Maryland: State Police Driver Killed After Jeep Crashes Into Parked Tractor-Trailer On I-495 In Maryland: State Police
Driver Killed After Jeep Crashes Into Parked Tractor-Trailer On I-495 In Maryland: State Police A driver was killed in a crash on I-495 early Friday morning after their vehicle collided with a parked tractor-trailer, Maryland State Police said. Troopers from the Forestville Barrack responded to the crash at approximately 3:45 a.m. on Dec. 6, near the Anacostia Freeway. Preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of a Jeep Compass struck the rear trailer of a tractor-trailer parked on the left shoulder of the highway. Emergency responders pronounced the Jeep driver dead at the scene.  Their identity is being withheld until next of kin are notified. The tractor-trailer dri…
Tractor-Trailer Crash, Fuel Spill Cause Major Delays On I-95 In Maryland (DEVELOPING) Tractor-Trailer Crash, Fuel Spill Cause Major Delays On I-95 In Maryland (DEVELOPING)
Tractor-Trailer Crash, Fuel Spill Cause Major Delays On I-95 In Maryland (Developing) Traffic was temporarily backed up during the morning commute on Thursday morning in Baltimore when a truck fire led to a fuel spill on I-95, shutting down some lanes. An alert was issued shortly after 8 a.m. on Dec. 5 by the Maryland Department of Transportation cautioning that several southbound lanes on the interstate were closed due to a fuel leak that was reported after a crash in the Baltimore area.  Baltimore I-95 southbound tubes at Fort McHenry Tunnel remain closed for t/t crash with fuel leak. MAJOR DELAYS. Use alt routes SB I-895. Traffic detoured off at Keith Ave (Ex56). …
Man Dead After Early Morning Single-Vehicle Crash In Maryland (DEVELOPING) Man Dead After Early Morning Single-Vehicle Crash In Maryland (DEVELOPING)
Man Dead After Early Morning Single-Vehicle Crash In Maryland (Developing) Authorities are investigating a fatal crash in Prince George's County that left one man dead early Tuesday morning. The single-vehicle crash was reported around 3:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3 near the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and Piney Branch Road, according to the police department's Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit. Police say the driver of a sedan was traveling eastbound on Piney Branch Road when, for reasons still under investigation, he lost control of the vehicle and veered off the roadway. The man, whose identity is being withheld until his family is notified, wa…
Multi-Vehicle MoCo Crash Temporarily Ties Up Traffic On I-270 For Maryland Motorists Multi-Vehicle MoCo Crash Temporarily Ties Up Traffic On I-270 For Maryland Motorists
Multi-Vehicle MoCo Crash Temporarily Ties Up Traffic On I-270 For Maryland Motorists With millions of travelers hitting the road before Thanksgiving, some will have to wait to reach their destination after a multi-vehicle crash temporarily blocked several lanes on I-270. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service personnel responded at around noon on Wednesday, Nov. 27 to a stretch of the northbound lanes involving multiple vehicles and a tractor-trailer. The crash was reported in the area Watkins Mill Road and Middlebrook Road in the area of Exit 13B, forcing crews to divert traffic at Exit 13A. During the investigation into the incident, traffic was temporarily diverted f…
Several Lanes Closed On I-270 In Montgomery County For 'Traffic Incident' (DEVELOPING) Several Lanes Closed On I-270 In Montgomery County For 'Traffic Incident' (DEVELOPING)
Several Lanes Closed On I-270 In Montgomery County For 'Traffic Incident' (Developing) Traffic was tied up on I-270 on Tuesday afternoon in Montgomery County as travelers began heading out of town for the holiday. Several southbound lanes were shut down on the interstate before 3 p.m. on Nov. 26 in Montgomery County as crews worked to investigate and clear a reported traffic incident. As of 3 p.m. on Tuesday, three right lanes on I-270 were closed, and motorists were cautioned to expect "significant delays" and to seek alternate routes. Details about the incident have not been released. Check Daily Voice for updates. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to …
Montgomery County Woman Arrested for Fatal Crash That Killed WSSC Worker: Police Montgomery County Woman Arrested for Fatal Crash That Killed WSSC Worker: Police
Montgomery County Woman Arrested for Fatal Crash That Killed Wssc Worker: Police Detectives have arrested a 35-year-old woman accused of killing a WSSC Water employee in a drunk-driving crash earlier this year, Montgomery County police announced Monday. Dori Campbell, of Silver Spring, faces multiple charges after investigators say she struck and killed 39-year-old Ernest Joseph Dyson while he was working near New Hampshire Avenue and Rodney Road around 4:40 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8. Police say Campbell was driving a black 2011 Volkswagen CC at 50 mph—10 mph over the speed limit—when she hit Dyson, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Campbell’s blood alcohol content w…
Maryland Woman Identified By Police As Victim In Fatal Head-On Howard County Crash Maryland Woman Identified By Police As Victim In Fatal Head-On Howard County Crash
Maryland Woman Identified By Police As Victim In Fatal Head-On Howard County Crash Howard County police have identified the victim of a deadly head-on collision in Clarksville as 34-year-old Coralia Roxana Yamileth Anaya Rivas of Jessup. The crash occurred on Tuesday, Nov. 21, at approximately 2:53 p.m. on the 13100 block of Triadelphia Mill Road.  Investigators say a 2016 Toyota Corolla traveling east crossed into oncoming traffic for unknown reasons and collided head-on with a 2017 Toyota 4Runner. Anaya Rivas, the driver and sole occupant of the Corolla, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the 4Runner, also an adult female, sustained serious injuries …
Overturned Tanker Truck Ties Up Traffic On I-295 In Maryland (UPDATED) Overturned Tanker Truck Ties Up Traffic On I-295 In Maryland (UPDATED)
Overturned Tanker Truck Ties Up Traffic On I-295 In Maryland (Updated) Traffic slowed to a crawl on I-295 on Thursday morning when a tanker truck overturned, caught fire, and spilled debris in the roadway. An alert was issued by the Baltimore Police Department shortly after 10:45 a.m. on Nov. 21 advising that motorists can expect delays in both directions on the interstate due to the incident in the area of Lansdowne-Baltimore Highlands. The scene of the overturned tanker truck. Maryland DOT It is unclear what caused the the truck to overturn in the area of I-895. Fire officials say that the driver of the truck was hospitalized and one firefighter…
Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Stretch Of I-270 In Maryland (DEVELOPING) Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Stretch Of I-270 In Maryland (DEVELOPING)
Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Stretch Of I-270 In Maryland (Developing) 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…
Driver Hospitalized After Striking Montgomery County Public School Bus: Police Driver Hospitalized After Striking Montgomery County Public School Bus: Police
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…
Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Lexus Last Month In Montgomery County: Police Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Lexus Last Month In Montgomery County: Police
Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Lexus Last Month In Montgomery County: 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…
Nurse Shares Eery Photo Of Packed Car Morning Of I-495 Crash That Killed Her Nurse Shares Eery Photo Of Packed Car Morning Of I-495 Crash That Killed Her
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…
Tractor-Trailer Crash Leads To I-97 Closure In Maryland (DEVELOPING) Tractor-Trailer Crash Leads To I-97 Closure In Maryland (DEVELOPING)
Tractor-Trailer Crash Leads To I-97 Closure In Maryland (Developing) 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…
Driver Crashes Into Back Of Police Vehicle During Montgomery County Speeding Stop On I-270 Driver Crashes Into Back Of Police Vehicle During Montgomery County Speeding Stop On I-270
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…
Department Of Transportation Employee Struck By Hit-Run Driver In Montgomery County: Police Department Of Transportation Employee Struck By Hit-Run Driver In Montgomery County: Police
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…
One Killed, One Airlifted To Hospital After Head-On Three-Vehicle Crash In Maryland One Killed, One Airlifted To Hospital After Head-On Three-Vehicle Crash In Maryland
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…
These Are The 'Spookiest Streets' In Maryland, Virginia: New Survey These Are The 'Spookiest Streets' In Maryland, Virginia: New Survey
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…
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…
Passengers Flee After Fatal Head-On Crash In Maryland, Police Say Passengers Flee After Fatal Head-On Crash In Maryland, Police Say
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…
Here's Why Traffic Was Backed Up On I-270 In Montgomery County Here's Why Traffic Was Backed Up On I-270 In Montgomery County
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…
Police ID 20-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Route 85 Maryland Crash Police ID 20-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Route 85 Maryland Crash
Police ID 20-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Route 85 Maryland Crash A 20-year-old motorcyclist was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Frederick County on Wednesday night, officials say.  Frederick County Sheriff’s deputies along with Fire and Rescue personnel were called to the intersection of Route 85 at Greenfield Road at around 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 16, where they found Cody Nicholas-Reed Sensenig unconscious. Investigators say that Cynthia Edna Lytle, 61, of Adamstown was heading north on Buckeystown Pike and attempted to make a left turn onto Greefield Road, when she struck Sensenig's motorcycle as he was traveling in the opposite directio…
Rollover Crash On I-95 Causes Delays Topping Four Miles In Howard County Rollover Crash On I-95 Causes Delays Topping Four Miles In Howard County
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 …
Driver 'Seriously Injured' In Wrong-Way Crash Involving Mack Truck In Maryland, Sheriff Says Driver 'Seriously Injured' In Wrong-Way Crash Involving Mack Truck In Maryland, Sheriff Says
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…
Several Lanes Closed On I-695 In Baltimore County For Crash Investigation (DEVELOPING) Several Lanes Closed On I-695 In Baltimore County For Crash Investigation (DEVELOPING)
Several Lanes Closed On I-695 In Baltimore County For Crash Investigation (Developing) 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…
Motorcyclist, 22, Killed In Montgomery County Crash With Minivan Identified By Police Motorcyclist, 22, Killed In Montgomery County Crash With Minivan Identified By Police
Motorcyclist, 22, Killed In Montgomery County 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…
Overnight, Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled On Baltimore Beltway Beginning Sunday, Oct. 13 Overnight, Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled On Baltimore Beltway Beginning Sunday, Oct. 13
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…
Two Injured After CSX Train Strikes Vehicle In Maryland Two Injured After CSX Train Strikes Vehicle In Maryland
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…