What Happens When Drivers Ignore 344 Tickets? DC Sues Maryland Man To Find Out What Happens When Drivers Ignore 344 Tickets? DC Sues Maryland Man To Find Out
What Happens When Drivers Ignore 344 Tickets? DC Sues Maryland Man To Find Out He racked up nearly five speeding tickets a week — now he’s being taken to court. A Maryland man with more than 300 traffic tickets — including 61 for flying more than 30 MPH over the speed limit — is being sued by the DC Attorney General for what officials are calling one of the most dangerous traffic records in recent memory. Charles V. Sanders Jr., of Brandywine, owes $187,200 in unpaid fines tied to 344 traffic citations in DC, most of them for excessive speeding, according to Attorney General Brian Schwalb. From March 2021 to July 2022, Sanders averaged nearly five speeding violations…
Maryland Man Shot Before Crashing Into Montgomery County Townhouse, Police Say Maryland Man Shot Before Crashing Into Montgomery County Townhouse, Police Say
Maryland Man Shot Before Crashing Into Montgomery County Townhouse, Police Say A young Maryland man was found fatally shot inside a car that crashed into a Montgomery Village townhouse, police said. Henry Krishawn Gilbert, 20, of Clarksburg, was behind the wheel when his vehicle struck a home on the 9800 block of Brookridge Court on Saturday, April 26, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. It was just before noon when officers were dispatched to the scene and found Gilbert in the driver’s seat suffering from a gunshot wound, officials said. Despite emergency efforts, Gilbert was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy confirmed Gilbert died from …
Motorcyclist Going 100+ MPH Dies In Fiery Crash After Pursuit On I-66: State Police Motorcyclist Going 100+ MPH Dies In Fiery Crash After Pursuit On I-66: State Police
Motorcyclist Going 100+ MPH Dies In Fiery Crash After Pursuit On I-66: State Police A motorcyclist speeding at more than 100 mph died in a fiery crash on I-66 after fleeing from police in Fairfax County, authorities said. The crash happened shortly after 12 a.m. Sunday, April 27, when a Virginia State Police trooper spotted the motorcycle flying eastbound on I-66 near Nutley Street, officials said. When the trooper attempted a traffic stop, the rider refused to pull over and sped away, prompting a short pursuit, police said. The trooper quickly terminated the pursuit for safety reasons and slowed down, but moments later came across a crash involving the same motorcycle an…
Maryland Man Killed, Elderly Couple Airlifted After Route 235 Crash: State Police Maryland Man Killed, Elderly Couple Airlifted After Route 235 Crash: State Police
Maryland Man Killed, Elderly Couple Airlifted After Route 235 Crash: State Police A Mechanicsville man was killed and two elderly residents were airlifted to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash in St. Mary’s County, Maryland State Police announced. Jean Gagnon, 59, was driving a GMC Envoy northbound on Route 235 when he was hit by a GMC Canyon attempting a left turn at Mount Zion Church Road shortly before 6 p.m. Thursday, April 24, investigators said. Police say the driver of the Canyon, Casper Bradbury Sr., 92, of Mechanicsville, failed to yield to oncoming traffic, and his vehicle was struck on the passenger side, where Norma Bradbury, 90, was riding. Gagnon was p…
Dad Told Teen Son To Race Mustang Before Crash That Knocked Out Power, Sheriff Says Dad Told Teen Son To Race Mustang Before Crash That Knocked Out Power, Sheriff Says
Dad Told Teen Son To Race Mustang Before Crash That Knocked Out Power, Sheriff Says Thousands lost power, a child dodged a speeding car, and a father landed in jail—after deputies say he encouraged his teen son to race a Mustang in Virginia. A 45-year-old Stafford County father is behind bars after deputies say he encouraged his son to race down Courthouse Road, causing a crash that knocked out power to thousands—then tried to sneak the boy away in a Porsche. The chaos unfolded around 6:25 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, in the 1500 block of Courthouse Road, where a deputy responded to reports of a crash involving a Ford Mustang, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Offic…
Two Airlifted, One Hospitalized After Fiery Rollover Crash On I-70 In Maryland Two Airlifted, One Hospitalized After Fiery Rollover Crash On I-70 In Maryland
Two Airlifted, One Hospitalized After Fiery Rollover Crash On I-70 In Maryland Two people were airlifted to trauma centers and a third rushed by ambulance following a dramatic crash on I-70 in Maryland County that brought first responders racing to the scene. It happened just before 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, in the westbound lanes of I-70 between Hollow Road and Harmony Road in Myersville, according to Frederick County Fire and Rescue officials. When crews arrived, they were met with a chaotic scene: three vehicles, major wreckage — and two people trapped inside. The aftermath of the crash in Frederick. Frederick County Fire and Rescue Firefighters worked…
One Dead, Woman Airlifted After Head-On Maryland Crash With Kids In SUV: Police One Dead, Woman Airlifted After Head-On Maryland Crash With Kids In SUV: Police
One Dead, Woman Airlifted After Head-On Maryland Crash With Kids In SUV: Police A 19-year-old woman was airlifted in critical condition, and three young children were hospitalized after a head-on crash that left a Maryland man dead in Anne Arundel County, police said. Officers were called to the scene on Telegraph Road at Norcross Lane in Severn around 5 p.m. on Monday, April 21, for a reported head-on collision between a Ford Expedition and a Lexus RX, according to police. Responding officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department arrived to find both vehicles with major front-end damage and the drivers trapped inside. Fire crews extricated both drivers. …
I-495 Lanes Closed For Overturned Dump Truck, Spilled Debris In Montgomery County (DEVELOPING) I-495 Lanes Closed For Overturned Dump Truck, Spilled Debris In Montgomery County (DEVELOPING)
I-495 Lanes Closed For Overturned Dump Truck, Spilled Debris In Montgomery County (Developing) Several lanes were closed on I-495 Tuesday afternoon in Montgomery County after a dump truck overturned and spilled debris onto the roadway. Around 1 p.m. on April 15, crews were called to a stretch of the Outer Loop past Exit 41 in Bethesda following a reported crash that tied up traffic in the area. The scene of the crash in Montgomery County. Maryland DOT As of 2 p.m., the Maryland Department of Transportation reported that one shoulder and two lanes remained closed as first responders investigated and worked to clear the scene. Truck Crash. I-495 SB (Outer Loop) at the Clara…
Driver Trapped After Amtrak Train Crashes Into Truck: Officials (DEVELOPING) Driver Trapped After Amtrak Train Crashes Into Truck: Officials (DEVELOPING)
Driver Trapped After Amtrak Train Crashes Into Truck: Officials (Developing) An Amtrak train slammed into a pickup truck at a railroad crossing in Prince William County, leaving the driver with serious injuries, according to the Prince William County Police Department. The crash was reported shortly before noon on Tuesday, April 15, after the train left the Manassas station, striking the truck at a nearby crossing. Investigators say the truck was thrown off the tracks coming to rest in the right of way. First responders rushed to the scene and had to extricate a person trapped inside the truck who was then taken to an area trauma center with what were describe…
Frontier Flight Deplaned At Dulles Airport For Emergency Security Search (DEVELOPING) Frontier Flight Deplaned At Dulles Airport For Emergency Security Search (DEVELOPING)
Frontier Flight Deplaned At Dulles Airport For Emergency Security Search (Developing) A Frontier Airlines flight was met by emergency responders on the tarmac at Dulles International Airport after a runway scare on Wednesday, April 9, authorities said. The aircraft touched down on Runway 19R around 2:30 p.m. and was quickly surrounded by Airports Authority police, fire crews, and operations personnel, according to airport officials. “Out of an abundance of caution, passengers were offloaded by mobile lounge,” Dulles Airport said in an update shortly after 4 p.m. on Wednesday. Officials did not immediately confirm what triggered the response, but noted that all other flights…
Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing In Field After Engine Issue: VSP (UPDATED) Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing In Field After Engine Issue: VSP (UPDATED)
Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing In Field After Engine Issue: VSP (Updated) First responders were called to a reported small plane crash in Virginia late on Wednesday afternoon. Emergency crews responded to a plane crash in the area of Chancellor Road and Scarlet Oak Road shortly after 3 p.m. on April 9 to investigate the crash, the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office confirmed. The initial call came in at approximately 3:08 p.m. after the plane took off from Leesburg en route to Hampton Roads, officials said. Virginia State Police investigators have been called in to probe the incident and motorists have been advised to avoid the area. According to state police…
Maryland Driver Dies After Jeep Strikes Dump Truck, Then Gets Hit On I-95: State Police Maryland Driver Dies After Jeep Strikes Dump Truck, Then Gets Hit On I-95: State Police
Maryland Driver Dies After Jeep Strikes Dump Truck, Then Gets Hit On I-95: State Police An overnight crash on I-95 in Baltimore County left one man dead and three others hospitalized, Maryland State Police said. The crash was reported at around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 8, in the southbound lanes of the interstate near I-695 in Arbutus, investigators said. According to a preliminary report, a Jeep Cherokee rear-ended a dump truck in traffic. After the impact, the Jeep came to rest in a travel lane.  Police believe the Jeep’s driver got out — and was then hit by a Subaru that also struck the dump truck. The Jeep’s driver was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not …
Driver Killed, Woman Critical After Mustang Crashes In Montgomery County: Police Driver Killed, Woman Critical After Mustang Crashes In Montgomery County: Police
Driver Killed, Woman Critical After Mustang Crashes In Montgomery County: Police A 25-year-old man from Clinton was killed and a woman critically injured when a Ford Mustang slammed into a tree in Montgomery County over the weekend, police said. Officers responded to the 300 block of Travis Avenue in Gaithersburg just after midnight on Sunday, April 6, where they found the wreckage of a black 2023 Ford Mustang, Montgomery County Police said. The car had been heading east when it struck the median, jumped into the westbound lanes, and crashed into a large tree before bouncing back into the eastbound side, investigators said. The driver, identified as William Giovanis Va…
I-270 Shut Down As Police Rescue 'Critically Missing' Person From Median In Montgomery County I-270 Shut Down As Police Rescue 'Critically Missing' Person From Median In Montgomery County
I-270 Shut Down As Police Rescue 'Critically Missing' Person From Median In Montgomery County Traffic on I-270 in Montgomery County came to a standstill Thursday as officers worked to safely take a missing person from Virginia into custody, officials said. The incident unfolded around 11:49 a.m. on April 3, when Montgomery County Police were called to Longwood Drive near the Beltway retaining wall for a suspicious vehicle parked just off the road, according to the department. Investigators quickly discovered the vehicle belonged to a critically missing person from Manassas. Shortly after, police began getting multiple calls reporting someone walking along the Beltway and I-270 matc…
FAA Cracks Down At Reagan National After Safety Scares, Boosts Controller Oversight FAA Cracks Down At Reagan National After Safety Scares, Boosts Controller Oversight
FAA Cracks Down At Reagan National After Safety Scares, Boosts Controller Oversight A major shakeup is underway at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) as federal officials move to tighten oversight and protect the well-being of air traffic controllers following recent safety concerns. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced this week that it will boost staffing, review arrival rates, and deploy mental health support services for air traffic control teams working at the busy Virginia airport. The action comes in response to recent National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommendations after a string of concerning runway incidents near DCA, inclu…
Driver Killed Crashing Into Maryland Building Identified By Police Driver Killed Crashing Into Maryland Building Identified By Police
Driver Killed Crashing Into Maryland Building Identified By Police A District man was killed in a single-vehicle crash after slamming into a building in Prince George’s County, police said. Officers with the Prince George’s County Police Department responded around 2 a.m. Saturday, March 29, to the 5800 block of Silver Hill Road in District Heights, according to investigators. There, they found the driver—62-year-old Tyrone Eugene Perry—dead at the scene. Police said Perry had been heading north on Marlboro Pike when, for reasons still under investigation, he veered off the road and struck a building. He was pronounced dead at the scene by first responde…
MoCo Man Killed, Another Hurt In Loudoun County Crash With Tractor-Trailer: Police MoCo Man Killed, Another Hurt In Loudoun County Crash With Tractor-Trailer: Police
MoCo Man Killed, Another Hurt In Loudoun County Crash With Tractor-Trailer: Police A passenger was killed and another seriously injured when a pickup slammed into the back of a tractor trailer along a Loudoun County highway ramp, Virginia State Police said. The fatal crash happened just before 7:50 a.m. Thursday, March 27, on the off-ramp from Route 267 eastbound (Dulles Greenway) to Route 28 southbound. According to state police, a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado was exiting Route 267 when it veered off the right side of the ramp and rear-ended a 2017 Volvo 718 tractor trailer that was stopped on the shoulder. Julio A. Portillo Pena, 41, of Gaithersburg, was a passenger in the…
Driver Killed Crashing Into Concrete Barrier In Maryland, Sheriff Says Driver Killed Crashing Into Concrete Barrier In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Driver Killed Crashing Into Concrete Barrier In Maryland, Sheriff Says A 76-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon in St. Mary’s County, and investigators say a medical emergency may have been to blame. Deputies with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office were called around 1:15 p.m. on March 25 to the 44000 block of St. Andrews Church Road near Pops Way in California, Maryland, for a reported crash involving a 2018 Hyundai Elantra. First responders found the driver, Calvin Coolidge Edwards Jr., of Lexington Park, unresponsive and not breathing, the sheriff’s office said. Despite life-saving efforts, he was pronounced dead at the s…
Scooter Rider Killed In Early Morning Crash With Jeep In Maryland: Sheriff (DEVELOPING) Scooter Rider Killed In Early Morning Crash With Jeep In Maryland: Sheriff (DEVELOPING)
Scooter Rider Killed In Early Morning Crash With Jeep In Maryland: Sheriff (Developing) A man riding an electric scooter died after a crash with a Jeep in Hagerstown early Tuesday morning, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the area of Longmeadow Road near Cambridge Drive around 6:45 a.m. on March 25 for a reported collision involving a motor vehicle and an electric scooter. Investigators said both the blue Jeep Compass and the electric scooter were traveling westbound on Longmeadow Road when they collided. The driver of the Jeep was not injured. The scooter rider was rushed to Meritus Medical Center, where he later died, officials said…
Fiery Crash Shuts Down I-66 In Virginia, Sends One To Hospital: Fire Officials Fiery Crash Shuts Down I-66 In Virginia, Sends One To Hospital: Fire Officials
Fiery Crash Shuts Down I-66 In Virginia, Sends One To Hospital: Fire Officials Traffic came to a standstill in Fairfax County after a fiery crash involving a tractor-trailer and sedan shut down all westbound lanes on I-66 near Nutley Street, fire officials said. Fire crews responded to the scene around 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 24, after the two vehicles collided on I-66 WB, according to Fairfax County Fire and Rescue. The collision sparked a vehicle fire, prompting emergency responders to block off all lanes while they worked to contain the flames. "Fairfax’s Bravest are on scene of a vehicle fire on I-66 WB prior to Nutley Street," the department posted on X. "Crews …
Got Milk? 6K Gallons Spill On I-695 After Tanker Overturns, Officials Say Got Milk? 6K Gallons Spill On I-695 After Tanker Overturns, Officials Say
Got Milk? 6K Gallons Spill On I-695 After Tanker Overturns, Officials Say It was one sour start to the weekend for some in Maryland, leaving some motorists crying over spilt milk. A tractor-trailer carrying 6,000 gallons of milk overturned in Baltimore County, causing a massive dairy disaster on I-695 and sending milk flooding into a nearby creek, according to the Maryland Department of the Environment. The crash happened around 1 a.m. Saturday, March 22, near Exit 24, when the truck tipped over and dumped its contents across the highway. The scene of the crash in Baltimore County. Maryland Department of the Environment No injuries were reported, but 75 …
Woman Killed Crashing Into Tree Identified By Police In Montgomery County Woman Killed Crashing Into Tree Identified By Police In Montgomery County
Woman Killed Crashing Into Tree Identified By Police In Montgomery County 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…
Overturned Dump Truck Clogs Fort McHenry Tunnel, Spills Gravel On I-95 Overturned Dump Truck Clogs Fort McHenry Tunnel, Spills Gravel On I-95
Overturned Dump Truck Clogs Fort McHenry Tunnel, Spills Gravel On I-95 A crash involving an overturned dump truck inside the Fort McHenry Tunnel on Interstate 95 has shut down two northbound lanes and left traffic at a standstill, officials said. Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) officials first reported a two-vehicle crash inside Bore 4 of the tunnel around 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 14. While two right lanes were blocked, traffic was still able to flow through Bore 3, MDTA said. Minutes later, authorities confirmed that a dump truck had overturned, spilling gravel onto the roadway and worsening delays. Photos from the scene showed cars stuck behind t…
Driver Killed Crashing Into Tree Identified By Police In Montgomery County Driver Killed Crashing Into Tree Identified By Police In Montgomery County
Driver Killed Crashing Into Tree Identified By Police In Montgomery County A 21-year-old driver was killed after losing control of his Camry and crashing into a tree in Gaithersburg, police said. Officers responded around 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11 to the 200 block of Perry Parkway, where they found the driver, Steven Alejandro Bruno Gonzalez, dead at the scene, according to Montgomery County Police. Investigators said Gonzalez was driving southbound on Perry Parkway near West Diamond Avenue when, for reasons still under investigation, he lost control of the car after coming out of a curve and crashed. Gaithersburg Police, Montgomery County Police 6th District o…
Pedestrian Struck By Metro Train At Maryland Station (DEVELOPING) Pedestrian Struck By Metro Train At Maryland Station (DEVELOPING)
Pedestrian Struck By Metro Train At Maryland Station (Developing) Emergency crews rushed to a chaotic scene at West Hyattsville Metro Station after a pedestrian was struck by a train, causing major delays on the system, according to Prince George’s County Fire/EMS. The incident happened around 3:51 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, at the station near Hamilton Street, officials said. Metro traffic was halted in both directions as firefighters worked to rescue the victim from under the train. The pedestrian was successfully removed and treated by EMS at the scene, though their condition has not been released. Train traffic reopened shortly after 5 p.m. on Wednes…
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…
Dairy Disaster: Overturned Tanker Spills Milk All Over Maryland Roadway (PHOTOS) Dairy Disaster: Overturned Tanker Spills Milk All Over Maryland Roadway (PHOTOS)
Dairy Disaster: Overturned Tanker Spills Milk All Over Maryland Roadway (Photos) Drivers in Prince George’s County got a little more than they bargained for when an overturned milk tanker turned a busy road into a dairy disaster. Hazmat crews rushed to the scene of the crash at Landover Road and Brightseat Road just before noon Thursday, March 6, as gallons of milk flooded the roadway, according to Prince George’s County Fire/EMS. ROAD CLOSURE: Landover Road at Brightseat Road is closed due to an overturned vehicle. Please follow police direction. #MDTraffic pic.twitter.com/HaaFBl4QK1 — PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) March 6, 2025 Despite the mess, officials confirmed there …
SUV Dragged Hundreds Of Feet During Deadly Crash With Freightliner In Montgomery County: Police SUV Dragged Hundreds Of Feet During Deadly Crash With Freightliner In Montgomery County: Police
SUV Dragged Hundreds Of Feet During Deadly Crash With Freightliner In Montgomery County: Police A 28-year-old Maryland woman was killed after a tractor-trailer struck her SUV and dragged it down the road in a violent crash in Montgomery County, police said on Monday. Jiwon Kim, of Silver Spring, was pronounced dead at the scene following the wreck, which happened just before 12:50 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, at the intersection of Layhill and Norbeck roads, according to Montgomery County Police. Investigators say Kim was driving a 2021 Kia Seltos northbound on Layhill Road when a 2006 Freightliner truck pulling a Brazos trailer east on Norbeck Road slammed into her vehicle. The force of…
Driver Killed In Head-On Maryland Crash Identified By Police Driver Killed In Head-On Maryland Crash Identified By Police
Driver Killed In Head-On Maryland Crash Identified By Police A 36-year-old Brentwood man was killed in a head-on crash Friday evening on Tuxedo Road in Hyattsville, authorities said. Sehirbie Rouse was behind the wheel of an vehicle heading east when, for reasons still under investigation, he crossed into oncoming traffic and struck another driver, Prince George’s County Police said. Officers responded to the 5400 block of Tuxedo Road at approximately 6:50 p.m. on Feb. 28, where they found Rouse seriously injured. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later, police said. The driver of the second vehicle suffe…
Flights Diverted, Delayed At BWI Marshall Airport Due To Power Outage (DEVELOPING) Flights Diverted, Delayed At BWI Marshall Airport Due To Power Outage (DEVELOPING)
Flights Diverted, Delayed At BWI Marshall Airport Due To Power Outage (Developing) A power outage at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport on Monday morning caused major disruptions, forcing inbound flights to divert and leading to delays across the terminal, airport officials said. The outage, which impacted areas of the main terminal and the Hourly Garage, was first reported early on March 3, with BWI officials urging travelers to check their flight status as crews worked to restore power. By 9:30 a.m., the situation worsened, with airport officials announcing that “many inbound flights are being diverted at this time.”  Passengers were advi…
Train Strikes Vehicle At Rail Crossing In Maryland: Officials Train Strikes Vehicle At Rail Crossing In Maryland: Officials
Train Strikes Vehicle At Rail Crossing In Maryland: Officials A collision between a CSX train and a vehicle brought rail traffic to a halt in Harford County, though no injuries were reported, officials said. The incident occurred Tuesday on Beards Hill Road at the rail crossing in Aberdeen, according to the Harford County Volunteer Fire and EMS Association. Volunteer firefighters and EMS crews from the Aberdeen Fire Department responded swiftly to the scene. While the train struck the vehicle, no train cars were derailed. Officials confirmed that Amtrak and Maryland Transit Administration MARC services were unaffected by the incident. Beards Hill R…