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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…

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by Zak Failla
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Wrong-Way DUI Driver Who Killed PA Woman, Injured Nine In I-495 Maryland Crash Sentenced Wrong-Way DUI Driver Who Killed PA Woman, Injured Nine In I-495 Maryland Crash Sentenced
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 Man Who Fired Shots At Sheriff's Deputy During Maryland Chase Gets Life In Prison: Prosecutors
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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by Zak Failla
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Dump Truck Driver Killed In I-270 Crash Was Motorcycle Enthusiast, Dad Dump Truck Driver Killed In I-270 Crash Was Motorcycle Enthusiast, Dad
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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by Zak Failla
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One Killed When Dump Truck Overturns Into Ravine Near I-270 In Maryland: State Police (UPDATED) One Killed When Dump Truck Overturns Into Ravine Near I-270 In Maryland: State Police (UPDATED)
One Killed When Dump Truck Overturns Into Ravine Near I-270 In Maryland: State Police (Updated) One person was killed following a Monday morning crash that tied up traffic 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 May 13. At approximately 10:10 a.m. on Monday, 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. According to the preliminary investigation, the truck and a 2019 Ford Transit…

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by Zak Failla
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Truck Crash Causes Lengthy Delays On I-270 In Maryland (DEVELOPING) Truck Crash Causes Lengthy Delays On I-270 In Maryland (DEVELOPING)
Truck Crash Causes Lengthy Delays On I-270 In Maryland (Developing) Traffic slowed to a crawl on Monday morning on I-270 when a reported fatal truck crash shut down a stretch of the interstate in Montgomery County. An alert was issued at around 10:30 a.m. on May 13 following a crash involving a truck on I-270 near MD-109 (exit 22/Old Hundred Road).  Traffic incident closes all northbound and southbound lanes on I-270 at Exit #22/Old Hundred Road.  Northbound lanes will be detoured at Exit #18/Clarksburg Road.  This may be an extended delay.  Seek alternate route. #MDTraffic — Montgomery Co OEMHS (@ReadyMontgomery) May 13, 2024 …

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Pedestrian Killed On I-270 Leads To Lane Closures In Maryland Pedestrian Killed On I-270 Leads To Lane Closures In Maryland
Pedestrian Killed On I-270 Leads To Lane Closures In Maryland A pedestrian walking along I-270 in Montgomery County was killed after being struck by a vehicle when they entered the roadway on Friday morning, officials say. At approximately 5:40 a.m. on April 19, first responders were called to a stretch of the interstate between exits 8 and 9 to investigate the fatal crash. According to a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson, the pedestrian was treated at the scene for traumatic, life-threatening injuries, and was later pronounced dead. Police Activity. I-270 NB (Local Lanes) at I-370 (Exit 9). Montgomery County, MD. All Local L…

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by Zak Failla
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I-270 Reopens After Fully-Engulfed Tractor-Trailer Fire (PHOTOS) I-270 Reopens After Fully-Engulfed Tractor-Trailer Fire (PHOTOS)
I-270 Reopens After Fully-Engulfed Tractor-Trailer Fire (Photos) Traffic was temporarily shut down on I-270 early Wednesday morning, April 10 when a tractor-trailer went up in flames in Frederick County, causing chaos for first responders. Frederick County Fire and Rescue personnel were called to a stretch of the interstate near Doctor Perry Road shortly before 6 a.m., where a truck was fully engulfed in flames, forcing a closure of all lanes in the area. UPDATE: Tractor Trailer Fire. I-270 SB before MD-109 (Ex 22). Fred Co, MD. All SB lanes remain blocked before the Doctor Perry Rd overpass. Traffic diverted to MD-80. SB delays begin near MD-85. Exte…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Shots Fired Near Red Lobster Restaurant In Montgomery County: Police Shots Fired Near Red Lobster Restaurant In Montgomery County: Police
Shots Fired Near Red Lobster Restaurant In Montgomery County: Police Police are investigating reports of gunfire near a Red Lobster restaurant in Montgomery County. The incident happened shortly before 1:35 p.m. Thursday, April 4, a Montgomery County Police Department spokesperson told Daily Voice. Officers responded to the 5700 block of Shady Grove Road in Gaithersburg and confirmed evidence of a shooting, police said. No injuries were reported, and no suspects were found. DMV News Live stated the shooters may have fled in a stolen blue Tesla and Nissan on I-270: SHOTS FIRED IN MOCO: 270 Shopping Center, 15700 block of Shady Grove Rd in Redland— shell…

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by Valerie Musson
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Sergeant Who Lost Use Of Legs In Intentional Crash Escorted To Walter Reed Hospital (VIDEOS) Sergeant Who Lost Use Of Legs In Intentional Crash Escorted To Walter Reed Hospital (VIDEOS)
Sergeant Who Lost Use Of Legs In Intentional Crash Escorted To Walter Reed Hospital (Videos) It was a day of celebration for the Montgomery County police family as they escorted Sgt. Patrick Kepp out of the hospital weeks after he was severely injured in a crash on I-270 in late October. Kepp received a proper hero's welcome on Thursday as he was discharged from the UMD Medical Center Shock Trauma Center and was escorted by a decorated motorcade to Walter Reed Medical Center in Virginia. Today is a day of celebration!Sgt. Pat Kepp has been discharged from the UMD Medical Center, Shock Trauma. Surrounded by family, friends, brothers&sisters in Blue and an amazing medical team…

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by Zak Failla
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Overturned Dump Truck Spills Fuel Onto Roadway, Shuts Down I-270 In Maryland Overturned Dump Truck Spills Fuel Onto Roadway, Shuts Down I-270 In Maryland
Overturned Dump Truck Spills Fuel Onto Roadway, Shuts Down I-270 In Maryland An overturned dump truck that spilled fuel into the roadway led to a closure on I-270 in Frederick County on Friday afternoon. Shortly before noon on Friday, Oct. 21, first responders were called to a stretch of the parkway near Urbana, forcing a shutdown of all northbound lanes and tying up traffic. UPDATE: Frederick County; Crash; I-270 N at Baker Valley Rd; All lanes closed; Motorists should use MD 355 as an alternate route. #MDtraffic #MDOTnews KM — MD State Highway Adm (@MDSHA) October 21, 2022 The driver had to be extricated from the truck and was airlifted by a Maryland State P…

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by Zak Failla
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Bomb Squad On Scene Investigating 'Suspicious Package' At US Department Of Energy Campus Bomb Squad On Scene Investigating 'Suspicious Package' At US Department Of Energy Campus
Bomb Squad On Scene Investigating 'Suspicious Package' At US Department Of Energy Campus A Montgomery County road is closed as a bomb squad investigates reports of a suspicious package at the entrance of the U.S. Department of Energy Campus, reports 7News DC. Germantown Road is closed between Crystal Rock Drive and I-270, including ramps 15A and 15B as a FedEx truck is searched. The bomb squad arrived to help with the investigation around 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 19, the outlet continues.  Traffic delays are expected as the investigation is conducted, and drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes. To read the full story by 7News DC, click here.

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by Annie DeVoe
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FedEx Truck Searched After Reports Of 'Suspicious Package' Placed Near US Department Of Energy FedEx Truck Searched After Reports Of 'Suspicious Package' Placed Near US Department Of Energy
FedEx Truck Searched After Reports Of 'Suspicious Package' Placed Near US Department Of Energy A Montgomery County road is closed as officers investigate reports of a suspicious package at the entrance of the U.S. Department of Energy Campus, reports 7News DC. Germantown Road is closed between Crystal Rock Drive and I-270, including ramps 15A and 15B as a FedEx truck is searched, the outlet continues.  Traffic delays are expected as the investigation is conducted, and drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes. To read the full story by 7News DC, click here.

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by Annie DeVoe
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Bethesda Vehicle Collision Knocks Over Massive Road Sign, Entraps At Least One Bethesda Vehicle Collision Knocks Over Massive Road Sign, Entraps At Least One
Bethesda Vehicle Collision Knocks Over Massive Road Sign, Entraps At Least One At least one person was entrapped inside of a vehicle after it violently collided with a Montgomery County road sign, knocking it over, authorities say. The collision knocked over an exit sign for I-495 and I-270 on Old Georgetown Road around 1:45 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 22, according to Montgomery County police. Update - Old Georgetown Road at I270, Bethesda, @mcfrs PE726, A741D, RS741B, A733 on scene, some lanes blocked @MDSHA https://t.co/Jbvqovp0Ok pic.twitter.com/3pXs1EFe0O — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) September 22, 2022 The condition of any occupants of the vehicle is currently unkn…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Sinkhole Repairs On I-270 Expected To Take Longer Than Originally Thought Sinkhole Repairs On I-270 Expected To Take Longer Than Originally Thought
Sinkhole Repairs On I-270 Expected To Take Longer Than Originally Thought The massive sinkhole that took over the southbound lanes of a Maryland Highway is going to close the interstate for much longer than expected, reports WTOP. Recent and expected weather is causing delays in plans to repair the 30 foot sinkhole on I-270 in Gaithersburg, the outlet reports.  Two lanes were shut down on the highway to repair the damage, which is now expected to hopefully reopen by July 4th weekend. In an effort to alleviate traffic delays, Montgomery County Traffic Officials adjusted traffic signals on nearby routes near the interstate.  To read the full story by WTO…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Car Fire Impacts Travel On I-270 (WATCH) Car Fire Impacts Travel On I-270 (WATCH)
Car Fire Impacts Travel On I-270 (Watch) Montgomery County Fire & EMS were on the scene of car fire just before the I-370 overpass on I-270, fire officials said on Twitter. I 270 @MontgomeryCoMD near I 370 overpass, vehicle ‘well-involved’ upon arrival, some lanes blocked https://t.co/ijKRCb0dag pic.twitter.com/iBaKMTpY1Z — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) April 6, 2022 This happened just before 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6, fire officials said. The right two lanes of I-270 were closed as a result.  No injuries were reported. 

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by David Cifarelli