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 Gaithersburg Tree Identified By Police In Maryland Driver Killed Crashing Into Gaithersburg Tree Identified By Police In Maryland
Driver Killed Crashing Into Gaithersburg Tree Identified By Police In Maryland 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 Train At West Hyattsville Metro Station (DEVELOPING) Pedestrian Struck By Train At West Hyattsville Metro Station (DEVELOPING)
Pedestrian Struck By Train At West Hyattsville Metro 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…
DA Reviewing Evidence In Route 15 Wrong-Way Crash That Injured In Mechanicsburg (UPDATE) DA Reviewing Evidence In Route 15 Wrong-Way Crash That Injured In Mechanicsburg (UPDATE)
DA Reviewing Evidence In Route 15 Wrong-Way Crash That Injured In Mechanicsburg (Update) The investigation into a wrong-way crash that injured six people on Route 15 has entered its final stages, with the Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office now reviewing evidence for possible charges, Upper Allen Township Police announced in an update on Wednesday, March 12. The January 17 crash began in Lower Allen Township when the 29-year-old suspect driver struck a 2011 Nissan Rogue occupied by a 37-year-old driver and two young children (ages 4 and 2) during an altercation at the Capital City Car Wash, police previously said. The driver then entered Route 15 southbound in the no…
Demolition To Begin On Bridge Over I-95 In New Rochelle: Lane Closures, Traffic Stops Planned Demolition To Begin On Bridge Over I-95 In New Rochelle: Lane Closures, Traffic Stops Planned
Demolition To Begin On Bridge Over I-95 In New Rochelle: Lane Closures, Traffic Stops Planned The next phase of work to demolish and replace the North Avenue bridge over Interstate 95 in New Rochelle will begin on Wednesday, March 12, weather permitting, which will bring lane closures and traffic stops for multiple weeks, officials announced.  The demolition process, which is expected to take approximately three weeks, will require overnight lane closures and traffic stops on both I-95 and North Avenue, impacting motorists traveling through the area.  To minimize daytime disruptions, much of the bridge removal will take place at night. Work will include the removal of larg…
Passenger Killed In Crash At Busy Adelphi Intersection Identified By Police Passenger Killed In Crash At Busy Adelphi Intersection Identified By Police
Passenger Killed In Crash At Busy Adelphi 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…
DUI Driver Scratches, Kicks Officers While Resisting Arrest In Manassas: Police DUI Driver Scratches, Kicks Officers While Resisting Arrest In Manassas: Police
DUI Driver Scratches, Kicks Officers While Resisting Arrest In Manassas: Police A Virginia woman is facing multiple charges after she allegedly resisted arrest and assaulted officers while being processed for a DUI, police said. Shayla Monae Ingham, 24, of Manassas, was taken into custody early Saturday, March 8, after officers stopped her on Sudley Road near Crestwood Drive and determined she was driving under the influence, according to the Prince William County Police Department. The situation escalated when officers brought Ingham to the Adult Detention Center, where she actively resisted, scratched one officer, and kicked another, authorities said. She was restra…
DUI Driver Wrecks Dodge Challenger In Spotsy, Lands Behind Bars: Sheriff DUI Driver Wrecks Dodge Challenger In Spotsy, Lands Behind Bars: Sheriff
DUI Driver Wrecks Dodge Challenger In Spotsy, Lands Behind Bars: Sheriff A King George man who thought he could handle his Dodge Challenger and a few drinks learned the hard way that the road had other plans, officials said. Deputies with the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office responded to a crash near Benchmark Road and Mine Road after receiving reports of a wreck overnight, according to the agency. When Deputy Crystal Cabrera arrived, she found 55-year-old Charles Funkhouser, whose slurred speech, glassy eyes, and strong odor of alcohol made it clear he wasn’t just a bad driver—he was allegedly a drunk one, too. Funkhouser, of King George, was arrested at the…
Good Samaritan Killed By Van Chasing Loose Dog In Dumfries: Cops Good Samaritan Killed By Van Chasing Loose Dog In Dumfries: Cops
Good Samaritan Killed By Van Chasing Loose Dog In Dumfries: Cops A Virginia man who ran into traffic to rescue a loose dog was struck and killed by a passing van, police said. Jack Leo Burdette Jr., 56, of Woodbridge, died after being hit by a 2022 Ram ProMaster van around 5:45 a.m. on Friday, March 7, on Dumfries Road near Old Stage Road, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Investigators said Burdette had gone into the roadway to catch a 2-year-old Dalmatian/Pointer mix that was running loose in traffic.  After securing the dog, he was walking back across Dumfries Road when he was struck by the westbound van approaching Old S…
Route 17 Closed Following Violent Stafford County Crash (DEVELOPING) Route 17 Closed Following Violent Stafford County Crash (DEVELOPING)
Route 17 Closed Following Violent Stafford County Crash (Developing) A serious crash on Route 17 (Warrenton Road) in Stafford County has shut down all lanes in both directions after power lines came down, officials said. The Stafford County Sheriff's Office reported the closure near Lichfield Boulevard on Thursday, March 6, urging drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Fredericksburg confirmed the extended closure, stating that their crews are on the scene setting up detours while Dominion Energy works to address the downed power lines. In photos released by VDOT, crews can be seen working on the…
Dairy Disaster: Overturned Tanker Spills Milk All Over Prince George's County Roadway (PHOTOS) Dairy Disaster: Overturned Tanker Spills Milk All Over Prince George's County Roadway (PHOTOS)
Dairy Disaster: Overturned Tanker Spills Milk All Over Prince George's County 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 …
I-95 Lanes Shut Down Due To Vehicle Fire In Woodbridge (DEVELOPING) I-95 Lanes Shut Down Due To Vehicle Fire In Woodbridge (DEVELOPING)
I-95 Lanes Shut Down Due To Vehicle Fire In Woodbridge (Developing) Some lanes on I-95 were blocked in advance of the afternoon commute on Tuesday when a truck fire broke out. Northbound lanes of the interstate in Prince William County were closed as of 4:30 p.m. on March 4 in the area of Dale Boulevard in Woodbridge. The vehicle was fully engulfed as crews worked to extinguish the fire and clear the scene to allow traffic to begin moving in the area. I-95 traffic on Tuesday afternoon. Virginia DOT According to the Virginia DOT, all north lanes were closed near mile marker 155.7 and traffic was backed up approximately two miles as of 4:25 p.m. on T…
SUV Driver, 28, Dragged By Freightliner Dies In Olney Crash: Officials SUV Driver, 28, Dragged By Freightliner Dies In Olney Crash: Officials
SUV Driver, 28, Dragged By Freightliner Dies In Olney Crash: Officials 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…
Box Truck Engulfed In Flames On Route 422 In Montgomery County: PSP Box Truck Engulfed In Flames On Route 422 In Montgomery County: PSP
Box Truck Engulfed In Flames On Route 422 In Montgomery County: PSP A white box truck caught fire along Route 422 East in Montgomery County, prompting an emergency response, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday, March 3. The fire broke out at mile marker 185.5, just west of Indian Head Road, troopers said. Firefighters and tow crews were dispatched to the scene to contain the blaze and clear the roadway. No injuries have been reported, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Brentwood Driver Killed In Head-On Hyattsville Crash Identified By Police Brentwood Driver Killed In Head-On Hyattsville Crash Identified By Police
Brentwood Driver Killed In Head-On Hyattsville 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…
DUI Driver Kills Teen Girl In Head-On Centreville Crash, Police Say DUI Driver Kills Teen Girl In Head-On Centreville Crash, Police Say
DUI Driver Kills Teen Girl In Head-On Centreville Crash, Police Say A 16-year-old girl was killed in a head-on crash in Centreville after a drunk driver veered into oncoming traffic, authorities said. Carlos Parada-Hernandez, 23, of Herndon, was driving a 2023 Toyota Corolla northbound on Pleasant Valley Road when he crossed the double yellow line and slammed into a 2013 Toyota Camry head-on, according to Fairfax County Police. The crash happened around 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, in the 5600 block of Pleasant Valley Road. The 16-year-old driver of the Camry was rushed to a hospital with life-threatening injuries but later died, police said. Parada-H…
Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down Thruway In Rotterdam (DEVELOPING) Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down Thruway In Rotterdam (DEVELOPING)
Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down Thruway In Rotterdam (Developing) A major crash blocked all eastbound lanes of the Thruway in Rotterdam for hours on Thursday, Feb. 27. Eastbound I-90 was fully closed at milepost 158, at the I-88 interchange, at 12:45 p.m. due to a crash involving a tractor-trailer, the New York State Thruway Authority said. Traffic cameras showed the tractor-trailer in a jack-knifed position with debris scattered across the roadway. The roadway had partially reopened by 3 p.m . The extent of any injuries and the number of vehicles involved were not immediately available. Drivers were encouraged to avoid the area and expect extended de…
Disabled Tractor-Trailer Causing Major Delays On I-81 In Lower Paxton Disabled Tractor-Trailer Causing Major Delays On I-81 In Lower Paxton
Disabled Tractor-Trailer Causing Major Delays On I-81 In Lower Paxton A disabled tractor-trailer is backing up traffic for miles on Interstate 81 in Dauphin County, PennDOT announced on Thursday, Feb. 27. The vehicle became disabled around 8:15 a.m. in the northbound lanes near Exit 72A for Route 22/Paxtonia in Lower Paxton Township, according to officials. One lane remains restricted as crews work to clear the scene, causing severe congestion in the area. Motorists should expect delays and use alternate routes if possible. The restriction is expected to be lifted by 10:30 a.m., PennDOT said.
Serious Crash Affects Route 17 Stretch In Wallkill, Causes Injuries (DEVELOPING) Serious Crash Affects Route 17 Stretch In Wallkill, Causes Injuries (DEVELOPING)
Serious Crash Affects Route 17 Stretch In Wallkill, Causes Injuries (Developing) A serious motor vehicle accident forced a lane closure on a stretch of Route 17 in Orange County, causing significant traffic disruptions as authorities conducted an ongoing investigation.  The crash happened on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at around 3 a.m. Route 17 between Exit 122 at Crystal Run Road and Exit 122A at Fletcher Street, leading to a full eastbound closure of the highway between these exits, the Town of Wallkill Police Department announced at around 5:30 a.m.  As of 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, the right lane of two lanes was blocked to traffic, causing backups.  Author…
Train Strikes Vehicle At Beards Hill Road Crossing In Harford County Train Strikes Vehicle At Beards Hill Road Crossing In Harford County
Train Strikes Vehicle At Beards Hill Road Crossing In Harford County 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…
Motorcyclist Killed Plunging 40 Feet Off I-66 Entrance Ramp In Fairfax: Virginia State Police Motorcyclist Killed Plunging 40 Feet Off I-66 Entrance Ramp In Fairfax: Virginia State Police
Motorcyclist Killed Plunging 40 Feet Off I-66 Entrance Ramp In Fairfax: Virginia State Police A Fairfax man was killed after losing control of his motorcycle and falling 40 feet off an entrance ramp along Interstate 66, according to Virginia State Police. The deadly crash occurred shortly after 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23, on the ramp from Route 28 south to the I-66 westbound express lanes. Investigators say Michael J. Monroe, 43, was riding on the ramp when he lost control of the motorcycle, which veered off the left side of the road and struck a jersey wall twice. Monroe was thrown from the bike and went over the wall, falling roughly 40 feet onto a grassy area below. He was pr…
Possible DUI Driver Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95 In Arbutus: State Police Possible DUI Driver Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95 In Arbutus: State Police
Possible DUI Driver Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95 In Arbutus: State Police A New Jersey truck driver was caught in the middle of a multi-vehicle crash that shut down part of I-95 in Maryland for hours, according to Maryland State Police. The crash happened around 2:50 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23, along southbound I-95, just south of I-195 in Arbutus, Baltimore County. Investigators say Persia Samina Ransford, 27, of Takoma Park, was driving a 2008 Mercury Mountaineer southbound when she slammed into the rear of a 2004 tractor-trailer driven by Asmaeil Faraj Abusharia, 59, of Sewaren, New Jersey. Moments later, a 2016 Toyota Corolla, driven by Luis Del Cid, 53, of Mid…
Pilot Makes Emergency Landing In Maryland: Police (DEVELOPING) Pilot Makes Emergency Landing In Maryland: Police (DEVELOPING)
Pilot Makes Emergency Landing In Maryland: Police (Developing) Traffic came to a halt in Anne Arundel County after a single-engine aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing, prompting an investigation by Maryland State Police. The plane touched down at around 3:45 p.m. near Shoreham Beach Road and Triton Beach Road on Saturday, Feb. 22, leading to temporary road closures as authorities responded to the scene. Maryland State Police said motorists should expect delays and are urging drivers to avoid the area until the investigation wraps up. Officials have not yet disclosed the cause of the emergency landing or whether there were any injuries. M…
Vehicle Fire Shuts Down Stretch Of I-97 In Anne Arundel County Vehicle Fire Shuts Down Stretch Of I-97 In Anne Arundel County
Vehicle Fire Shuts Down Stretch Of I-97 In Anne Arundel County Traffic was temporarily backed up on Friday afternoon in Maryland as crews contended with a vehicle fire on I-97. All northbound lanes of the interstate were shut down around 3 p.m. on Feb. 21 in Anne Arundel County, just before exit 7.  TRAFFIC ALERT! - Vehicle Fire I-97 Prior to Exit 7. ALL LANES CLOSED I-97 NORTHBOUND. Use Alternate Routes MD 2 & MD 10. pic.twitter.com/Xzp7wY3dsB — MD State Highway Adm (@MDSHA) February 21, 2025 Drivers were advised by the Maryland State Highway Administration to use alternate routes at MD 2 and MD 10 while crews cleared the area. No detai…
Speeding, Drunk Driver Wrecks Car, Another DUI Driver Stops To Check Scene In Stafford: Sheriff Speeding, Drunk Driver Wrecks Car, Another DUI Driver Stops To Check Scene In Stafford: Sheriff
Speeding, Drunk Driver Wrecks Car, Another DUI Driver Stops To Check Scene In Stafford: Sheriff A Stafford man is behind bars after a high-speed rollover crash on Richmond Highway that left his passenger hospitalized, authorities announced. Zaiden Williams, 22, was arrested after the Ford Focus he was driving flipped on its roof in the 2200 block of Richmond Highway around 9:10 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say Williams was speeding away from a local restaurant when he lost control of the vehicle, swerved off the road, struck an embankment, and overturned.  The passenger suffered broken bones and was rushed to a nearby hospi…
Tractor Trailer Driver Killed After Truck Hits Willington Telephone Pole Tractor Trailer Driver Killed After Truck Hits Willington Telephone Pole
Tractor Trailer Driver Killed After Truck Hits Willington Telephone Pole A Connecticut man died after his tractor-trailer veered off the road and struck a telephone pole, authorities said. Jeffrey Vincent Benis, 55, of Windsor Locks, was driving a Mack 600 truck when it left River Road in Willington just before 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, according to Connecticut State Police. It's unclear what caused the truck to leave the roadway. Paramedics rushed him to Rockville General Hospital, where doctors later pronounced him dead. State Police urge anyone who saw the crash or has information to contact Trooper First Class Andrew Sturmer at 860-896-3200 or Andrew.Stu…
US 220 Shut Down In Both Directions After Multi-Vehicle Crash In Lycoming County US 220 Shut Down In Both Directions After Multi-Vehicle Crash In Lycoming County
US 220 Shut Down In Both Directions After Multi-Vehicle Crash In Lycoming County A multi-vehicle crash has shut down US 220 in both directions in Porter Township, Lycoming County, police announced on Monday, Feb. 17 at 7:04 p.m. The crash occurred between Exit 120 for PA 44 North (Pine Creek) and the Thomas Street exit at 6:52 p.m., according to Lycoming Regional Police. All lanes of US 220 are currently closed, and officials are urging drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes. The road closure is expected to last until approximately 11 p.m., authorities said. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Teen Driver Killed In High-Speed Head-On Crash In Dumfries: Police Teen Driver Killed In High-Speed Head-On Crash In Dumfries: Police
Teen Driver Killed In High-Speed Head-On Crash In Dumfries: Police An 18-year-old driver was killed after his speeding Audi veered into oncoming traffic and collided with an SUV in Dumfries, authorities announced. Mihai-Mario Stoica, of Woodbridge, was pronounced dead at the scene of the Sunday, Feb. 16 crash near Dumfries Road and Van Buren Road, according to Prince William County Police. Investigators say Stoica was driving a 2013 Audi A7 above the posted speed limit when he lost control, crossed the median, and slammed head-on into a 2024 Cadillac Escalade traveling in the opposite direction around 10:30 p.m. A 25-year-old passenger in Stoica’s vehicle…
Rail Service Resumes After Train Hits Tree In Wilton Rail Service Resumes After Train Hits Tree In Wilton
Rail Service Resumes After Train Hits Tree In Wilton Two Metro-North trains were temporarily taken offline on Monday, Feb. 17, after striking trees.  The first was reported just after 7:30 a.m. in Wilton, Metro-North said in a social media post. None of the 70 people on board were injured, and rail authorities moved all passengers to buses to complete their trips. Service has since returned to normal. Several hours later, it happened again in New York.  A northbound Harlem Line train hit a tree near Hawthorne hours after the first tree strike.  Harlem Line service is suspended between North White Plains and Hawthorne…
Crash Shutters Traffic On Route 6 In Woodbury (DEVELOPING) Crash Shutters Traffic On Route 6 In Woodbury (DEVELOPING)
Crash Shutters Traffic On Route 6 In Woodbury (Developing) A crash has impacted part of Route 6 in Orange County and caused a traffic buildup in the area.  The incident happened on Route 6 in the area of Route 32 in Woodbury on Friday, Feb. 14 at around 4:30 p.m., according to eyewitnesses and 511NY.  Vehicles are being allowed to pass, according to video from the scene.  Authorities have not yet released more information about the crash.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.