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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…
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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…
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Department Of Transportation Employee Seriously Injured By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland (
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Pick-Up Truck Driver, Crane Operator Killed In Fiery I-83 Crash: Maryland State Police
Two people were killed in a crash involving a pick-up truck and mobile crane that shut down in Baltimore County on Wednesday afternoon. 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 traveling southbound on I-83 when for unknown reasons, lost control, crossed over into the northbound lanes, and struck a mobile crane. Both went up in flames and the initial incident caused three other vehicles to crash. The scene of the crash in Baltimore County. Baltim…
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Multi-Vehicle Crash Leads To 'Major Delays' On I-83 In Baltimore County
Traffic slowed to a crawl for some drivers in Baltimore County on Wednesday afternoon following a serious multi-vehicle crash on I-83. Fire and Rescue personnel were called along with HazMat crews following a reported crash that led to major lane closures in the northbound lanes of the interstate between exits 33 and 36 in Parkton. ALERT: Vehicle Fire; I-83 North at Exit 33 (MD 45 York Road); all lanes CLOSED #MDtraffic da — MD State Highway Adm (@MDSHA) October 23, 2024 According to officials, there were "serious injuries" and I-83 was closed at York Road amid the ongoing investigatio…
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Here's Why Traffic Was Backed Up On I-270 In Maryland
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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Police ID 20-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Route 85 Frederick County 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…
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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 …
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Several Lanes Closed On I-695 In Baltimore County For Crash Investigation (
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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…
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Maryland Motorcyclist, 22, Killed In 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…
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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…
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Traffic Slowed After Overturned Truck Spills Debris Into Busy Maryland Roadway
Some motorists were held up on Wednesday afternoon in Montgomery County when a dump truck overturned and spilled debris into a busy roadway. Fourth District units were called at around 2 p.m. on Oct. 9 to a stretch of Layhill Road near Norbeck Road, which led to delays for some travelers heading through the area in the area of Aspen Hill. Twitter/@4DCommander Traffic was still able to get by amid ongoing cleanup efforts, though things were slowed as they removed the debris and worked to get the truck upright. TRAFFIC ADVISORY: A single vehicle collision has southbound Layhill Road shu…
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Bus Stop Destroyed After Car Caroms Into It Following Multi-Vehicle Maryland Crash
Several lanes were temporarily blocked in Montgomery County on Wednesday morning after a multi-vehicle crash sent one through a bus stop in Hillandale. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel were called to the area of New Hampshire Avenue and Chalmers Road at around 7:30 a.m. on Oct. 9, where there was a crash involving two vehicles, officials said. It is unclear what caused the crash, which left both vehicles with extensive damage - one in the middle of the road and one on the sidewalk - and completely destroyed the bus stop in the area that was sent onto a nearby fence. Accord…
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MTA Metro Subway Stations To Close For Weekend Test Of New System In Maryland
There will be service disruptions for Maryland subway riders this weekend, officials are cautioning. All MTA Metro Subway stations will be closed to allow the organization to test a new Communications Based Train Control system that should be fortuitous for travelers following the closure. Officials said that "the CTBC is a critical piece of infrastructure that will support the new Metro Subway railcars that will begin service in mid-2025." This marks the first test. Beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4, the stations will be closed before reopening in advance of the morning commute …
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Tractor-Trailer Crash Causes Miles-Long Delays On I-495 Near I-270 In Maryland (
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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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Massive Multi-Alarm Fire Causes Chaos For Orioles' Fans Traveling In Downtown Baltimore
The hunt for October baseball is heating up for Baltimore Orioles' fans in more ways than one. With the Orioles nursing a comfortable lead atop the AL Wild Card chase, fans are expected to be slammed by traffic downtown near Camden Yards as first responders contend with a massive, multi-alarm fire that broke out on Sunday morning in the area of South Lombard Street and South Eutaw Street. Currently working with MD Stadium Authority and @BmoreCityDOT on traffic and upcoming orioles game — Baltimore Fire (@BaltimoreFire) September 22, 2024 The fire was "largely contained" at around …
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Crash Causes Traffic Delays Approaching Three Miles On I-95 In Howard County
Some motorists on I-95 were delayed on Wednesday morning following a reported crash in Howard County. An alert was issued at round 11 a.m. on Sept. 11 by the Metropolitan Area Transportation Operations Coordination (MATOC) regarding a crash that tied up traffic near exit 41 (Waterloo Road) in Jessup. Maryland DOT According to officials, two left lanes were open along the northbound lanes, with the two right lanes blocked. Delays started after MD-32 (exit 38/Patuxent Freeway) and were estimated at around three miles. No details about the crash have been released. Want breaking news…
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Police ID Woman Struck, Killed By Two Hit-Run Drivers In Maryland
Both drivers who struck and killed a 29-year-old pedestrian in Howard County fled the scene and are wanted for hit-and-run, police say. Zulma Maginelly Zepeda Barrientos went ping-ponging between two cars traveling in opposite directions in Elkridge over the weekend, and both drivers sped away following the fatal strike, according to investigators. At approximately 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6, officers were called to the 6200 block of Washington Boulevard when Zepeda Barrientos was struck by a vehicle heading south, then struck again by a second vehicle heading north. Neither driver …
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DUI Driver Kills
Wscc
Worker In Montgomery County: Police
A 39-year-old WSCC worker was killed after being struck by a DUI driver early Sunday, Sept. 8 in Montgomery County, police said. Clinton's Ernest Joseph Dyson was working at New Hampshire Avenue and Rodney Road in Hillandale, when he was struck by a 2011 Volkswagen CC around 4:40 a.m., police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of a black 2011 Volkswagen CC was reportedly uninjured. Dyson, a WSSC Water employee, was on the job at the time he was struck, according to police. No additional details were provided. To my other son Ernest Dyson I’m lost…
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Tractor-Trailer Fire Ties Up Traffic On I-495 In Montgomery County
Some lanes on I-495 were temporarily shut down on Friday afternoon when a tractor-trailer caught fire in Montgomery County. First responders were called shortly before noon on Sept. 6 to the eastbound lanes of the interstate, where the rear of the truck caught fire, leading to lane closures, officials said. .@mcfrs is operating on the inner loop between Conn and Georgia for a large vehicle fire. Crews located a tractor trailer fire with tractor portion involved only at this time. Traffic is closed at the moment on the beltway at that location. No hazardous materials. @mcfrsPIO — Pazos@mc…
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Two Injured In Rollover Crash That Led To Delays For Drivers In Montgomery County
Some lanes were closed following a crash in Montgomery County that left a vehicle on its side and two people trapped inside on Wednesday afternoon. First responders were called shortly before 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 4 to the intersection of Clopper Road and Quince Orchard in Gaithersburg, where there was a reported crash with an entrapment. Officers and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel were met at the scene by a vehicle on its side with the driver and passenger both trapped. 💥Aerial photo of crash at Clopper Road (MD 117) and Quince Orchard Road (MD 124). @mcfrsPIO #mcpd @TheMoCoS…
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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…
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Motorcycle Crash Sends Biker Down 25-Foot Embankment In Maryland
The hits keep coming for residents in Harford County. In the wake of the home explosion that claimed the lives of two in Bel Air, first responders were called on Tuesday morning to investigate a reported motorcycle crash that send a biker down an embankment. According to the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company, at around 10:50 a.m. on Aug. 13, first responders were called to investigate reports of a crash that ended with a motorcyclist down 25 feet in a ravine, prompting an extensive rescue effort. Training paid off for crews who were able to use a rigging system and ladders to recover the moto…
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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…
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Bad Drivers Rampantly Running Red Lights Highlighted By Police In Maryland (
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The Howard County Police Department is highlighting some of the area's worst drivers, who have come close to recklessly causing several crashes while blowing through intersections. In accordance with "National Coalition for Safer Roads Stop on Red Week," the agency released a new video showcasing multiple near-crashes while intently speeding past obvious red lights. It's @SaferRoadsUSA #StoponRedWeek, and we're here with a simple reminder: stop for red lights. This video of near misses in #HoCoMd in the last year illustrates how dangerous red-light running can be. Please, don't drive dis…
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Woman, 20, Killed In Rollover Crash Identified By Police In Maryland
New details have been released by the Montgomery County Department of Police after a 20-year-old woman was killed in a rollover crash over the weekend when she wrapped her vehicle around a tree. Gaithersburg resident Saraha Aminata Tumoe has been identified by investigators as the person killed in a violent single-vehicle crash that left her trapped in her vehicle. Shortly before 10 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 4, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel were called to Shady Grove Road, near the intersection of Briardale Road, to investigate the reported crash. Update - Shady Grove Rd near M…
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Police ID Man Killed In Montgomery County Crash With Pick-Up Truck
A driver died at the hospital after being involved in a weekend crash with a pick-up truck in Montgomery County, officials say. Isaac Akomanyi has been identified as the Nissan driver who was killed following a crash on Saturday night in Gaithersburg with a 2022 Ram 1500 pick-up. The crash was reported shortly before 10:15 p.m. on July 20 on North Frederick Avenue near Travis Avenue when the Nissan smashed into a pole with the truck right behind him. Google Maps street view According to investigators from the Montgomery County Department of Police, the truck driver was heading north…
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Silver Spring Man Charged In Connection To Fatal Hit-Run In Takoma Park
A 34-year-old hit-and-run driver who killed a man in Montgomery County last month has been arrested and charged, police say. Takoma Park resident Candido Noe Rojas Rojas, 42, was fatally struck shortly after 1:15 a.m. on June 3 in the 1100 block of University Boulevard. On Friday, authorities announced that Silver Spring resident Efrain Diaz Romero has been arrested after being identified as the driver. Officers found Rojas Rojas in the roadway suffering from head trauma on the night of the crash. He was rushed to an area hospital, where he later died from his injuries. …
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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 …
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