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Two Arrested Months After Fatal Hit-And-Run Kills Maryland Father: Police Two Arrested Months After Fatal Hit-And-Run Kills Maryland Father: Police
Two Arrested Months After Fatal Hit-And-Run Kills Maryland Father: Police Two drivers have been arrested months after a fatal hit-and-run in Montgomery County claimed the life of 52-year-old father Ron Franzese, officials announced. Thanh Phan, 71, and Jose Saravia Gonzalez, 27, both of Silver Spring, face charges stemming from the April crash that left Franzese dead on Randolph Road. Around 10:15 p.m. on April 5, police say Franzese was walking along Randolph Road when Phan, driving a Honda Odyssey, jumped the curb and struck him, forcing him into the roadway. Moments later, Saravia Gonzalez, driving a four-door Acura, hit Franzese and fled the scene without st…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Killed In Shooting Following Two-Vehicle Crash In Prince George's County, Police Say Man Killed In Shooting Following Two-Vehicle Crash In Prince George's County, Police Say
Man Killed In Shooting Following Two-Vehicle Crash In Prince George's County, Police Say Police in Prince George's County are probing a fatal shooting that happened following a reported crash in Morningside early on Saturday morning. Suitland resident Joseph Holtz, 38, has been identified by investigators as the person killed in a weekend shooting following a two-vehicle crash. Shortly before 1 a.m. on Oct. 26, officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called to the area of Suitland Road and Randolph Road to investigate a reported shooting. Investigators say that the shooting occurred after the crash.  Holtz was rushed to an area hospital, where he …

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Maryland High School Student Killed Crashing Into Telephone Pole Identified By Police Maryland High School Student Killed Crashing Into Telephone Pole Identified By Police
Maryland High School Student Killed Crashing Into Telephone Pole Identified By Police The high school senior in Maryland who was killed in a crash with a telephone pole in Montgomery County had "high hopes of attending college in the fall," according to her family. Sherwood High School student Sanaa Virtue Vil, 17, has been identified by police as the person killed on Wednesday morning in a single-vehicle crash in Sandy Spring. Shortly before 8 a.m. on Oct. 2, police say that Vil was driving a red 2005 Toyota Corolla north on Norwood Road near Ashton Way on the way to school when it failed to navigate a turn and struck a wooden telephone pole. Traffic Advisory: A single-…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Road Closed Following Fatal Pedestrian Crash With Dump Truck In Waldorf (DEVELOPING) Road Closed Following Fatal Pedestrian Crash With Dump Truck In Waldorf (DEVELOPING)
Road Closed Following Fatal Pedestrian Crash With Dump Truck In Waldorf (Developing) A pedestrian was killed in a crash involving a dump truck in Charles County on Wednesday afternoon. Members of the sheriff's office responded to a stretch of Middletown Road before 5 p.m. on Sept. 4, where there was a reported fatal crash in Waldorf. According to the Charles County Sheriff's Office, "the pedestrian appears to be in his 30s." No other details were initially released by investigators. The driver remained at the scene following the strike. Middletown Road was temporarily closed near Etheridge Drive as the sheriff's Traffic Operations officers investigated. The investigation…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
One Killed In Single-Vehicle Rollover Crash In St. Mary's County, Sheriff Says (DEVELOPING) One Killed In Single-Vehicle Rollover Crash In St. Mary's County, Sheriff Says (DEVELOPING)
One Killed In Single-Vehicle Rollover Crash In St. Mary's County, Sheriff Says (Developing) Speed and alcohol may have been a factor in a fatal single-vehicle rollover crash that was reported in Charlotte Hall, officials say. Deputies from the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office were called at 7 p.m. on Sept. 1 to investigate a reported crash in the center median in the area of Route 5 and Oak Station Drive. Upon arrival, officials said that deputies were met by a 2021 Nissan Armada with "extensive damage," and determined that it had flipped over.  The driver, only identified as an adult male, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the sheriff's office. Investigators…

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by Zak Failla
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Woman Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland, Police Say Woman Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland, Police Say
Woman Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland, Police Say A woman was killed after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Prince George's County overnight, police say. Shortly after 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, officers from the Bladensburg Police Department were called to the 4500 block of Bladensburg Road when a woman was struck by a driver that sped away.  The woman - whose name has not been released - was taken to an area hospital, where she later died from her injuries. According to the agency, the investigation is being investigated as a fatal hit-and-run. Following the incident, the roadway was shut down for several hours befor…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland Identified By Police Pedestrian Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland Identified By Police
Pedestrian Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland Identified By Police A driver is at large after a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian over the weekend in Prince George's County, police say. Oxon Hill resident Melvin Garcia, 35, has been identified by investigators as the person who was killed by a driver who fled the scene on Friday afternoon.  According to the Prince George's County Police Department, at around noon on Aug. 16, Garcia was struck in the 6200 block of Oxon Hill Road in Oxon Hill in an area parking lot by a driver in a truck. He was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders in the area of the Oxon Hill Branch Library. …

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by Zak Failla
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Virginia Beach Amber Alert Ends With Infant Dead, Children Injured In Maryland Crash: Police Virginia Beach Amber Alert Ends With Infant Dead, Children Injured In Maryland Crash: Police
Virginia Beach Amber Alert Ends With Infant Dead, Children Injured In Maryland Crash: Police An Amber Alert issued in Virginia ended tragically with a rollover crash in Prince George's County that left infant dead and two other children injured after being abducted by their father.  Shortly before 11 p.m. on Wednesday night, Virginia State Police issued an Amber Alert for 36-year-old Dana Plummer, 36, in connection to the abduction of Zayir Plummer, 5, Zayin Plummer, 7, and 16-month old Zariyah Plummer. Virginia State Police According to Virginia Beach Police, shortly after 8:45 p.m. on Aug. 14, there was a reported stabbing in Virginia beach in the 900 block of Jay Are…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Woman, 20, Killed In Rollover Crash Identified By Police In Maryland Woman, 20, Killed In Rollover Crash Identified By Police In Maryland
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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by Zak Failla
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Carjacker Who Killed Maryland Woman In Virginia Was Undocumented Non-Citizen, Sheriff Says Carjacker Who Killed Maryland Woman In Virginia Was Undocumented Non-Citizen, Sheriff Says
Carjacker Who Killed Maryland Woman In Virginia Was Undocumented Non-Citizen, Sheriff Says The 21-year-old man who killed a Maryland grandmother with her own vehicle during a carjacking in Virginia over the weekend is an undocumented non-citizen, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office Jose Aguilar-Martinez was arrested this week in connection to the fatal carjacking involving Silver Spring resident Melody Waldecker, 54. Waldecker was in the 21000 block of Towncenter Plaza when she was carjacked at around 11:40 a.m. on July 29 in Sterling by Aguilar-Martinez. According to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office, Waldecker was carjacked, then struck by her own vehicle a…

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by Zak Failla
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Carjacker Who Killed Maryland Woman With Own Vehicle Arrested In Virginia: Sheriff Carjacker Who Killed Maryland Woman With Own Vehicle Arrested In Virginia: Sheriff
Carjacker Who Killed Maryland Woman With Own Vehicle Arrested In Virginia: Sheriff A 21-year-old man who killed a Maryland grandmother with her own vehicle during a carjacking in Virginia over the weekend has been arrested, authorities announced on Tuesday. Jose Aguilar-Martinez, who has no fixed address and most recently was known to stay in Sterling, has been arrested in connection to the fatal carjacking involving Silver Spring resident Melody Waldecker, 54, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. Waldecker was in the 21000 block of Towncenter Plaza when she was carjacked at around 11:40 a.m. on July 29 in Sterling by Aguilar-Martinez. According to the …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Killed In Head-On Crash With Harvester Identified By Police In Maryland Motorcyclist Killed In Head-On Crash With Harvester Identified By Police In Maryland
Motorcyclist Killed In Head-On Crash With Harvester Identified By Police In Maryland New details have been released by the Montgomery County Department of Police after a 45-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a harvester over the weekend. First responders were called to the area of Old Hundred Road and Thurston Road in Dickerson on Saturday afternoon, where there was a reported crash involving a motorcyclist and a tractor. TRAFFIC ADVISORY - Old Hundred Road is closed between Thurston Road and Comus Road due to a traffic collision. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Expect significant delays. #mcpnwes pic.twitter.com/k0mrv4onzG — Montgomery Coun…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Teen Killed In Fiery Hit-Run Crash With BMW On I-270 Had 'Dreams As Big As His Heart' Teen Killed In Fiery Hit-Run Crash With BMW On I-270 Had 'Dreams As Big As His Heart'
Teen Killed In Fiery Hit-Run Crash With BMW On I-270 Had 'Dreams As Big As His Heart' Luis Bran was picking up his 16-year-old cousin from El Salvador when his vehicle was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver on I-270 in Maryland, his family says. The Gaithersburg resident, 17, and Rebeca Gabriela Vasquez Moreno 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. The aftermath of the crash in Montgomery County Twitter/@mcfrsPIO It is believed that the driver was Bran's mother and Moreno's aunt. "He was a vibrant, kind-hearted young man who had his whole life ahe…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Pedestrian Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Montgomery County, Driver At Large: Police (UPDATED) Pedestrian Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Montgomery County, Driver At Large: Police (UPDATED)
Pedestrian Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Montgomery County, Driver At Large: Police (Updated) The Montgomery County Department of Police has identified the 42-year-old man killed by a hit-and-run driver who remains at large two weeks later. Takoma Park resident Candido Noe Rojas Rojas was fatally struck shortly after 1:15 a.m. on June 3 in the 1100 block of University Boulevard, investigators say. Upon arrival, officers found Rojas Rojas in the roadway suffering from head injuries. He was rushed to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. No es fácil aceptar tu ausencia, pero tu recuerdo es muy grato para nuestra memoria🥹💔 En el estado de Maryland EEUU.…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
Weather May Have Contributed To Fatal One-Vehicle Maryland Crash, State Police Say Weather May Have Contributed To Fatal One-Vehicle Maryland Crash, State Police Say
Police ID Tyvon Gray As Driver Killed In One-Car MD Crash Inclement weather may have been a contributing factor in a fatal one-vehicle crash in Charles County overnight, according to Maryland State Police investigators. Tyvon Gray, 34, of Cheltenham, has been identified as the driver who died Wednesday night after losing control and crashing off a roadway, officials say. Shortly before 9:30 p.m. on May 30, troopers were called to the westbound lanes of Livingston Road near Marbury Freeland Place in Indian Head, where there was a reported crash. Investigators say that Gray was driving a Chevrolet west on Livingston Road when, for unknown reas…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Father Killed By Hit-Run Driver Was 'Rock For His Family' In Maryland, Friends Say Father Killed By Hit-Run Driver Was 'Rock For His Family' In Maryland, Friends Say
Father Killed By Hit-Run Driver Was 'Rock For His Family' In Maryland, Friends Say Friends and family of a Maryland man who was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver are reeling as they attempt to move forward following his unexpected death. Silver Spring Ronaldo Franzese was struck by two vehicles late last week - one of which fled the area - and died from his injuries, sending shockwaves that reverberated across the community. The 52-year-old Silver Spring resident was walking shortly before 10:15 p.m. on Friday, April 5,  near the intersection of Randolph Road and Kimblewick Drive, when the driver of a white 2023 Honda Odyssey was traveling westbound on R…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Driver Killed, Others Injured In Overnight Baltimore Crash: Police Driver Killed, Others Injured In Overnight Baltimore Crash: Police
Driver Killed, Others Injured In Overnight Baltimore Crash: Police A 37-year-old man was killed in an overnight crash in Baltimore, police confirmed. Western District officers responded to the two-vehicle crash near the 1800 block of Edmondson Avenue just after 12:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 22. Multiple victims were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, among them a 37-year-old SUV driver who was later pronounced dead. The investigation is being led by Crash Team detectives.

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Woman's Killer Fatally Struck By Car Minutes Later In Maryland: Police Woman's Killer Fatally Struck By Car Minutes Later In Maryland: Police
Woman's Killer Fatally Struck By Car Minutes Later In Maryland: Police A man believed to have killed a woman in Howard County was fatally struck by a vehicle while fleeing the scene, police said. The investigation began just after 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, on the 11200 block of Chaucers Ridge Court in Laurel, when officers arrived on reports of a domestic assault, Howard County police said. A woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Minutes later, police were called to northbound Route 29 near Old Columbia Road where a man had been struck by a vehicle, authorities said. The male pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver was uninjured and remained …

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Woman Killed In Single-Car Crash In Prince George's County, Police Say (DEVELOPING) Woman Killed In Single-Car Crash In Prince George's County, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
Woman Killed In Single-Car Crash In Prince George's County, Police Say (Developing) One person was killed in an early morning crash on Friday in Prince George's County. Police say that a woman - whose name has not been disclosed - was found at approximately 7 a.m. in the 4700 block of Auth Place in Camp Springs at a crash scene involving one vehicle. She was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders who were on a routine patrol at the time, according to the police. The investigation into the fatal crash led to road closures in the area, ROAD CLOSURE: The 4700 block of Auth Pl between Woods Way Rd. and Auth Way is closed due to a crash investigation. Please fol…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Father, Motorcycle Enthusiast In MD Died Doing What He Loves Father, Motorcycle Enthusiast In MD Died Doing What He Loves
Father, Motorcycle Enthusiast In MD Died Doing What He Loves A community is in mourning after a popular family man and motorcycle aficionado  from St. Mary's County was killed unexpectedly in a head-on crash during a ride through Welcome earlier this week.  Shortly before 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, Mechanicsville resident Alan Reinburg, 34, was struck by a Ford pick-up truck in Charles County near Route 6/Port Tobacco Road at Academy Place, according to investigators. The initial investigation found that Newburg resident Jeffrey Grasso, 37, was driving a Ford F-150 pick-up truck east on Port Tobacco Road while Reinburg was traveling along the …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
One Minor Dead, Two Airlifted To MD Hospitals Following Single-Vehicle Crash: Sheriff One Minor Dead, Two Airlifted To MD Hospitals Following Single-Vehicle Crash: Sheriff
One Minor Dead, Two Airlifted To MD Hospitals Following Single-Vehicle Crash: Sheriff One person was killed overnight after a trio of minors were ejected from a vehicle in Charles County that crashed into a group of trees, the sheriff’s office announced. Shortly after 7:35 p.m. on Sunday, March 5, officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office were called to the area of St. Charles Parkway near St. Mark’s Drive to investigate a reported single-vehicle crash in the area. The crash was reported at St. Charles Parkway near St. Mark’s Drive in Charles County.Google Maps street view A spokesperson from the sheriff’s office said that upon arrival at the scene of the crash, …

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by Zak Failla
News
Man Standing In Road Hit By Car In Prince George's County Man Standing In Road Hit By Car In Prince George's County
Man Standing In Road Hit By Car In Prince George's County A man has died after being struck by a car in Suitland, authorities say. Prince George's County Police responded to the incident, which they say occurred around 11:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 22 in the 4700 block of Silver Hill Road. Initial investigation revealed that the driver of a sedan was traveling west on Silver Hill Road when they struck the pedestrian, who was standing in the roadway. The victim was pronounced dead on the scene. The driver was not injured and remained on scene after the collision.  The identity of the victim will be released once family is located and notified. …

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Hit-Run Driver Wanted In Maryland Following Fatal I-95 Crash, Police Say Hit-Run Driver Wanted In Maryland Following Fatal I-95 Crash, Police Say
Hit-Run Driver Wanted In Maryland Following Fatal I-95 Crash, Police Say Authorities say that a hit-and-run driver who killed a Philadelphia teenager who was gassing up on the side of the road in Maryland remains at large days after the fatal crash. In Harford County, Guiermo Che, 19, was pronounced dead at the scene when Maryland State Police troopers responded to a stretch of I-95 in Aberdeen, according to officials. Investigators said that members of the Maryland State Police JFK Memorial Highway Barrack were called to the southbound lanes of I-95 to investigate a reported hit-and-run crash involving pedestrians. According to the initial investigation, Che …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Biker Ejected From Ride Killed By Hit-Run Driver, Struck By Second Vehicle In Maryland: Police Biker Ejected From Ride Killed By Hit-Run Driver, Struck By Second Vehicle In Maryland: Police
Biker Ejected From Ride Killed By Hit-Run Driver, Struck By Second Vehicle In Maryland: Police A hit-and-run driver who killed a 55-year-old man in Maryland is at large following an early morning crash in Howard County. Columbia resident Timothy Joseph Wise was riding a motorized bike shortly after 3 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25 on Maryland Route 175 between I-95 and Route 108 in Elkridge when he was struck by an unknown driver, according to a spokesperson with the Howard County Police Department. Wise was ejected from his bike into the roadway after the initial contact, police said, at which point he was struck by a second vehicle. The driver of the first vehicle sped away, while the …

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by Zak Failla
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One Dead, Four Injured In Maryland Crash: Reports One Dead, Four Injured In Maryland Crash: Reports
One Dead, Four Injured In Maryland Crash: Reports A woman has died after a fatal single-vehicle collision in Prince George's County, authorities say. The vehicle struck a tree shortly before 6 p.m., Sunday, July 17, near the intersection of Kettering Drive and Kettering Place, according to Prince George's police. A female passenger in the vehicle was rushed to the hospital where she was later pronounced dead.  The four other occupants were taken to a hospital for treatment. The extent of their injuries is unknown. Police are investigating the circumstances that led to the collision.

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Police ID Woman Struck, Killed By Car In Maryland Police ID Woman Struck, Killed By Car In Maryland
Police ID Woman Struck, Killed By Car In Maryland The victim who was fatally struck by a vehicle in Chillum has been identified as a Hyattsville woman, authorities said. Maria Quinteros, 57, was struck by a SUV heading eastbound on East-West Highway near Riggs Road around 9 p.m., Wednesday, June 22, according to the Prince George's Police Department. Police arrived to find Quinteros in the roadway and she was subsequently transported to a hospital where she was pronounced dead. The driver of the SUV remained on scene and did not report any injuries. Quinteros was getting out of work when she was tragically hit. Her family is trying to ra…

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by Annie DeVoe