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Woman Killed Crashing Into Tree Identified By Police In Maryland Woman Killed Crashing Into Tree Identified By Police In Maryland
Woman Killed Crashing Into Tree Identified By Police In Maryland A Maryland woman was killed after losing control of her car and slamming into a tree at a busy intersection in Montgomery County, officials announced. Melissa Thomas, 51, of Owings Mills, was pronounced dead at the scene after the single-vehicle crash late Monday night, March 17, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. First responders were called shortly before 11 p.m. to the area of eastbound Ashton Road (MD 108) at the intersection with New Hampshire Avenue (MD 650) for reports of a serious crash. Officers and Montgomery County Fire & Rescue arrived to find Thomas i…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
'Beautiful, Young, Amazing Soul' Killed In Maryland Crash Was 'Full Of Life' 'Beautiful, Young, Amazing Soul' Killed In Maryland Crash Was 'Full Of Life'
'Beautiful, Young, Amazing Soul' Killed In Maryland Crash Was 'Full Of Life' A Maryland community is coming together to honor the life of 21-year-old Steven Alejandro Bruno Gonzalez, who was killed in a tragic car crash in Gaithersburg last week—forcing friends and family to launch a fundraiser to help his loved ones with funeral expenses. Gonzalez, of Gaithersburg, died on Tuesday, March 11, after losing control of his Toyota Camry on Perry Parkway and crashing into a tree, according to Montgomery County Police. Since the crash, an outpouring of love and support has flooded social media as those who knew him mourn an unexpected and heartbreaking loss. Loved ones s…

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by Zak Failla
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Fatal Maryland Crash Leaves Family Struggling To Bring Loved One Home To California Fatal Maryland Crash Leaves Family Struggling To Bring Loved One Home To California
Fatal Maryland Crash Leaves Family Struggling To Bring Loved One Home To California The family of a Maryland man killed in a tragic head-on crash is asking for help to bring him home to California, where his mother longs to lay him to rest. Sehirbie Rouse, 36, of Brentwood, was behind the wheel on Friday, Feb. 28, when his car veered into oncoming traffic on Tuxedo Road in Hyattsville, leading to a fatal collision, Prince George’s County Police said. Rouse was rushed to the hospital, but he did not survive. The other driver suffered minor injuries. Now, in the aftermath of the tragedy, his grieving family is struggling to bring his body home to Long Beach, California, whe…

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Passenger Killed In Crash At Busy Maryland Intersection Identified By Police Passenger Killed In Crash At Busy Maryland Intersection Identified By Police
Passenger Killed In Crash At Busy Maryland Intersection Identified By Police A 31-year-old woman from Hyattsville died after a two-car crash in Prince George’s County early Monday morning, police said. The fatal collision happened around 5:50 a.m. on March 10 at the intersection of Adelphi Road and Riggs Road in the Adelphi area, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. Emergency crews rushed the victim, identified on Tuesday morning as Berta Marroquin Colindres, to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead several hours later.  The two drivers involved suffered minor injuries. Investigators say the two vehicles collided in the intersectio…

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'Real Housewives' Star Karen Huger Learns Fate In Court After Maryland DUI 'Real Housewives' Star Karen Huger Learns Fate In Court After Maryland DUI
'Real Housewives' Star Karen Huger Learns Fate In Court After Maryland DUI Karen Huger, who made her name starring on Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Potomac" had her day in court on Wednesday and learned her fate for a Maryland DUI. The 61-year-old was found guilty by a jury of driving under the influence, negligent driving, and other offenses following a March 2024 crash in Montgomery County. On Wednesday, Feb. 26, a judge sentenced Huger to two years, with one suspended, followed by five years probation. She has been on the show since it premiered in 2016. She is also a graduate of the University of Virginia, and is the "Grand Dame of Potomac," according to Br…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Teen Burglar Leads High-Speed I-495 Pursuit-Crash: Cops Teen Burglar Leads High-Speed I-495 Pursuit-Crash: Cops
Teen Burglar Leads High-Speed I-495 Pursuit-Crash: Cops An 18-year-old burglary suspect is in custody after leading Montgomery County police on a high-speed chase through Gaithersburg before crashing into a parked car, authorities say. Officers responded to a report of a commercial burglary on the 8000 block of Cessna Ave. around 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, where they spotted a black Cadillac CT5 leaving the scene.  When police attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver - later identified as 18-year-old Michael Evan Cutler - took off, prompting a pursuit that continued down I-27 and onto I-495. The chase ended when the Cadillac …

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Driver Indicted In Crash That Killed Vikings Rookie, 2 Former Teammates In Maryland Driver Indicted In Crash That Killed Vikings Rookie, 2 Former Teammates In Maryland
Driver Indicted In Crash That Killed Vikings Rookie, 2 Former Teammates In Maryland A woman has been charged in a 13-count indictment for the crash in Prince George's County that claimed the lives of Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jcakson and two former teammates last year. The 24-year-old Wise High School graduate was the front seat passenger in a Dodge Charger involved in a crash in July 2024 in Upper Marlboro. Isaiah Hazel, 23, and Anthony Lytton, Jr., 24, both of Upper Marlboro, also died. This week, Prince George's County State's Attorney Aisha Braveboy announced that Cori Clingman, who was 23 at the time of the crash, is responsible for the crash an…

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PA Teen Charged For Killing Havre de Grace Native Gym Coach, US Army Vet In Crash: DA PA Teen Charged For Killing Havre de Grace Native Gym Coach, US Army Vet In Crash: DA
PA Teen Charged For Killing Havre de Grace Native Gym Coach, US Army Vet In Crash: DA A Lancaster teenager has been charged in a crash that killed a US Army veteran in East Petersburg Borough last year, authorities announced on Thursday, Jan. 9. The 17-year-old, of the 100 block of North Reservoir Street, is accused of causing the April 7, 2024, crash that left 74-year-old Malcolm Parker of Lancaster dead, according to Northern Lancaster County Regional Police. The teen has been charged in juvenile court with Homicide by Vehicle and three summary traffic offenses. Police said the crash happened at the intersection of Main and New streets just before 2 p.m. Parker, original…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Man Ejected, Killed In Head-On Collision On Route 97 In Maryland (DEVELOPING) Man Ejected, Killed In Head-On Collision On Route 97 In Maryland (DEVELOPING)
Man Ejected, Killed In Head-On Collision On Route 97 In Maryland (Developing) A deadly head-on crash in Maryland left one man dead and several others injured early Thursday morning, police say. Howard County police are investigating a fatal head-on crash that occurred around 5 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, on Route 97 near Roxbury Road in Glenwood. Investigators say a 2004 Honda Pilot traveling northbound crossed the center line and collided head-on with a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado before striking a 2021 Chevrolet Traverse.  The impact caused a rear passenger in the Honda to be ejected from the vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and front passeng…

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Business
2.5+ Million Teslas Investigated For Crashes Linked To Remote Driving Feature, NHTSA Says 2.5+ Million Teslas Investigated For Crashes Linked To Remote Driving Feature, NHTSA Says
2.5+ Million Teslas Investigated For Crashes Linked To Remote Driving Feature, Nhtsa Says A federal investigation has been launched into more than 2.5 million Tesla vehicles after reports of crashes involving a system that allows vehicles to be remotely controlled through a smartphone app, officials said. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened the probe into Tesla's "Actually Smart Summon" system on Monday, Jan. 6. A preliminary investigation report said the auto safety agency was looking into at least four crashes involving Teslas using the self-driving feature. The investigation includes an estimated 2,585,000 Teslas with full self-dri…

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'Real Housewives' Star Karen Huger Convicted Of Maryland DUI, May Seek Appeal: Reports 'Real Housewives' Star Karen Huger Convicted Of Maryland DUI, May Seek Appeal: Reports
'Real Housewives' Star Karen Huger Convicted Of Maryland DUI, May Seek Appeal: Reports Karen Huger, who made her name starring on Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Potomac" has reportedly been convicted of an alleged DUI crash in Maryland earlier this year, according to FOX and other national outlets. The 61-year-old was found guilty by a jury of driving under the influence, negligent driving, and other offenses following a March crash in Montgomery County. She has been on the show since it premiered in 2016. She is also a graduate of the University of Virginia, and is the "Grand Dame of Potomac," according to Bravo. Not Karen Huger telling the cop who arrested her after he…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Truth Tillman, Rigger In DMV For Decades, Remembered As 'Bright Light Extinguished Too Soon' Truth Tillman, Rigger In DMV For Decades, Remembered As 'Bright Light Extinguished Too Soon'
Truth Tillman, Rigger In DMV For Decades, Remembered As 'Bright Light Extinguished Too Soon' A man who had his fingerprint on the pulse of the DMV is being remembered as "a bright light extinguished too soon following his unexpected death. Truth Tillman, 38, a beloved family member and friend to countless people throughout the region, was killed on Saturday, Sept. 7 in a reported crash on I-295. The Severn resident was described as "a rigger in the DMV since he was 17 years old" by a loved one, as his family looks to start filling the hole his unexpected passing left in their hearts. "(He) was a husband, father, uncle, brother, and friend to anyone who had the pleasure of spe…

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by Zak Failla
Sports
Ravens TE Mark Andrews Avoids Injury In Early Morning Baltimore Car Crash, Team Says Ravens TE Mark Andrews Avoids Injury In Early Morning Baltimore Car Crash, Team Says
Ravens TE Mark Andrews Avoids Injury In Early Morning Baltimore Car Crash, Team Says Superstar Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Ravens was in a car crash while heading to the Under Armour Performance Center on Wednesday morning, the team confirmed. The Ravens released a statement following the crash as Andrews was being evaluated by the team's medical staff at the Ravens' training facility. No injuries were initially reported, and Andrews later returned to the team for their scheduled morning meeting. "Mark was originally scheduled for a non-practice day on Wednesday and is expected to return to practice in the coming days," the team posted in a statement. Andrews added th…

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News
Former Hagerstown Hockey Player Killed In Waynesboro Crash: PA State Police Former Hagerstown Hockey Player Killed In Waynesboro Crash: PA State Police
Former Hagerstown Hockey Player Killed In Waynesboro Crash: PA State Police A 21-year-old man who was a former popular Hagerstown Youth Hockey Association player died in a car crash in Waynesboro on Sunday, officials announced on June 24.  Benjamin "Ben" Browall of Waynesboro, PA previously of Hagerstown, MD, was the passenger in a 2002 Subaru sedan driven by Kirkland M. Knepper, 23 also of Waynesboro when a wild crash happened just before 8 p.m. on June 23, according to a release by the Pennsylvania State Police.  While in the 5000 block of Old Forge Road, Quincy Township heading south, Knepper left the roadway for an unknown reason — striking a tree, ro…

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by Jillian Pikora
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DUI Driver Going 128 MPH Before Fatal Maryland Crash Charged In 17-Count Indictment: Prosecutor DUI Driver Going 128 MPH Before Fatal Maryland Crash Charged In 17-Count Indictment: Prosecutor
DUI Driver Going 128 MPH Before Fatal Maryland Crash Charged In 17-Count Indictment: Prosecutor An allegedly intoxicated driver from Baltimore County who crashed head-on and killed a 22-year-old woman in Carroll County earlier this year in Westminster has been indicted, the state's attorney's office announced on Monday afternoon. Jamall Steele, 34, of Randallstown, has been indicted on 17 counts that include automobile manslaughter and other offenses for his alleged role in the fatal crash that took the life of local resident Kayla Rodriquez-Garcia and left her passenger, Owings Mills resident Bryanie Flories, 22, hospitalized with serious injuries. The Maryland AG's Independent …

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by Zak Failla