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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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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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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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Suspects At Large After Shooting Up SUV During MoCo Road-Rage Incident On I-270: State Police
An investigation has been launched in Montgomery County after a road-rage shooting was reported in Rockville overnight on I-270, state police say. Detectives issued an alert on Saturday, Sept. 28 as they seek possible dashcam footage that was filmed between approximately 7:20 p.m. and 7:40 p.m. on Friday night on the interstate in the area of Shady Grove Road. Investigators say they believe that during the road-rage incident, a white Dodge Durango was struck multiple times by gunfire, though the driver was uninjured. Maryland State Police It was later determined that the shooting&nb…
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Nine Injured In Multi-Vehicle Crash That Shut Down Stretch Of I-270 In Maryland
Nine people - including three children - were injured during a multi-vehicle rush hour crash that temporarily shut down a stretch of I-270 in Montgomery County on Friday afternoon. At approximately 6 p.m. first responders were called to the northbound lanes of the interstate between Clarksburg and Hyattstown to investigate a crash that involved nine injuries, one of which was described as traumatic. In total, six adults and three children were taken to area hospitals for evaluation and treatment of various undisclosed injuries. During the investigation, the northbound lanes of I-270 were s…
Police & Fire
Wrong-Way DUI Driver Who Killed PA Woman, Injured Nine In I-495 Maryland Crash Sentenced
The Georgia man who killed a Pennsylvania woman in a three-vehicle wrong-way Montgomery County crash that left nine others - including several children - will spend nearly a decade in prison, authorities announced on Monday. Montezuma native Jayleen Hannor, 24, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison with all but eight years to serve in connection to the fatal crash that took the life of 36-year-old Easton, Pennsylvania resident Elizabeth "Liza" Velez in a crash last summer. Elizabeth "Lisa" Velez GoFundMe Shortly before 11:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, Maryland State Police in…
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Man Who Fired Shots At Sheriff's Deputy During Maryland Chase Gets Life In Prison: Prosecutors
The man who took officers on a high-speed chase before firing at sheriff's deputies while fleeing on foot will spend the rest of his life behind bars after being convicted of attempted murder and other offenses, authorities announced. Lookman-Khalil Abolajo Bello was convicted following a six-day bench trial on a host of charges for the March 2022 incident that ended with him being shot by deputies returning fire in Frederick County. This week, a judge sentenced the Hagerstown man to life plus 15 years in prison. According to prosecutors, at approximately 2:45 a.m. on March 18, 2022,…
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Overturned Tractor-Trailer Results In Hours-Long Lane Closures On I-270
Hours after a tractor-trailer crashed on the side of I-270 in Montgomery County, a lane remains blocked as crews continue to investigate and clear the scene. One person was injured early on Wednesday morning when the truck ran off the road and crashed in a tricky spot, creating difficulties for first responders and crews attempting to clear the scene. The crash was reported at approximately 2 a.m. on July 10 in the area of Democracy Boulevard, resulting in the overturned tractor-trailer and HazMat situation due to leaking fuel, leading to lane closures in the area. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO The …
Police & Fire
Fourth Of July Fireworks Lead To Multiple Maryland Fires
Fireworks led to a fiery Fourth of July for some first responders in Montgomery County who had to contend with several incidents on Thursday night. First responders were busy on July 4 as they responded to multiple fires that were reported across the county overnight. According to a Montgomery County Fire and EMS spokesperson, at around 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, crews were called to the 14400 block of Brad Drive in Apsen Hill, when aerial fireworks sparked a fire that spread from an attached carport and spread to the residence. Update - Brad Dr, fire is extinguished, 1 person will be disp…
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Fireworks Confiscated From Fiery I-270 Crash Scene In Maryland, Officials Say
The investigation into a vehicle fire on I-270 early on the Fourth of July led to the recovery of fireworks in Montgomery County, officials say. First responders were called to a stretch of the southbound lanes of the interstate at around 4 a.m. near Montrose Road in Rockville, where there was a reported crash involving two vehicles, one of which was fully engulfed in flames. According to a Montgomery County Fire and EMS spokesperson, three people suffered non-life-threatening injuries, and the driver of one of the vehicles fled. While investigating the crash, officials say that fireworks …
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Teens Killed In Fiery I-270 Hit-Run Crash With BMW Identified By Maryland State Police
New details have been released by Maryland State Police following a fatal hit-and-run crash on I-270 as they continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the early morning incident. Gaithersburg resident Luis Isaac Bran, 17, and 18-year-old Rebeca Gabriela Vasquez Moreno, of El Salvador, 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. It is believed that the driver was Bran's mother and Moreno's aunt. Troopers were called shortly before 5 a.m. on Friday to a stretch of the nort…
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Two Dead, One Hurt In Fiery I-270 Crash In Maryland
Two people were killed and one other injured in a three-vehicle crash on I-270 in Montgomery County that blocked several lanes early on Friday morning, officials say. Fire and Rescue personnel were called at around 5 a.m. on June 21 to a stretch of the northbound lanes of the interstate, where there was a fiery crash that left two people trapped inside, while a third was able to escape, but suffered undisclosed injuries. The crash was reported near Exit 6A between Montrose Road and Route 28, and reportedly involved an abandoned vehicle. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO According to a Montgomery Co…
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Traffic Tied Up By Vehicle Fire On I-270 In Maryland (
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Some northbound lanes of I-270 were blocked on Monday afternoon in Montgomery County while crews battled a truck fire. At approximately 12:15 p.m. on Monday, June 10, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel were called to a stretch of the interstate near Montrose Road, where there was a truck fully engulfed in flames. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO Crews were able to quickly get the fire knocked down, though some lanes remained blocked during the subsequent investigation and cleanup. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO No details about the cause of the fire have been released by investigators. Check…
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One Hospitalized In Four-Vehicle Crash That Temporarily Tied Up Traffic On I-270 In Maryland
One person had to be extricated from a vehicle and several others were evaluated by paramedics following a crash on I-270 in Montgomery County on Thursday afternoon. First responders were called to the southbound lanes of the interstate at around 2:30 p.m. on June 6, where there was a reported multi-vehicle crash involving several drivers near I-370. Twitter/@DavidPazos15 According to a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson, four cars were involved, and five people were evaluated by paramedics, four of whom denied a trip to the hospital. Twitter/@DavidPazos15 One of the driver…
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Dump Truck Driver Killed In I-270 Crash Was Motorcycle Enthusiast, Dad
Maryland State Police continue to investigate a crash that resulted in the death of a dump truck driver and motorcycle enthusiast on I-270 in Montgomery County. Rodney Lee Gibson, 54, of Frederick, has been identified by Maryland State Police investigators as the person killed in a two-vehicle crash when he was driving his dump truck along the interstate in Clarksburg on Monday, May 13. At approximately 10:10 a.m. on the day of the crash, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel were called to a stretch of I-270 near Route 109 to investigate a crash involving a van and Gibson's truck. A…
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Maryland State Police SUV Involved In Two Vehicle Crash In Montgomery County
A Maryland State Police SUV was involved in a two-vehicle crash overnight that tied up traffic on I-270 on Monday night. First responders were called to the northbound lanes of the interstate at around 7:30 p.m. on May 27 to investigate a reported crash near Watkins Mill Road involving the police vehicle and another driver, leaving multiple lanes blocked in Montgomery County. The crash left a police trooper and second driver with undisclosed injuries, which are believed to be non-life-threatening. Both vehicles suffered substantial damage. NB I270 IAO Watkins Mill Rd, collision, involve…
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