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Police ID Teen, Woman Killed In Single-Vehicle Beltway Crash In Prince George's County Police ID Teen, Woman Killed In Single-Vehicle Beltway Crash In Prince George's County
Police ID Teen, Woman Killed In Single-Vehicle Beltway Crash In Prince George's County Two people, including a teenager, were killed in a single-vehicle crash on Tuesday in Prince George's County, Maryland State Police confirmed. Investigators have identified Beltsville resident Dorothy Skinner, 74, and 15-year-old Hyattsville native Loren Jones as the two who were killed in the crash on May 7 that left three others with injuries. Single vehicle crash, OL Cap Beltway before I-95. Three patients with life threatening injuries, two with non life threatening injuries. Expect major delays and move over for emergency vehicles. — Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department (@PGF…
Largo Woman Found Shot To Death In Crashed Vehicle Off I-495 In Maryland: State Police Largo Woman Found Shot To Death In Crashed Vehicle Off I-495 In Maryland: State Police
Largo Woman Found Shot To Death In Crashed Vehicle Off I-495 In Maryland: State Police A death investigation has been launched after a 20-year-old woman was found in her vehicle overnight in Prince George's County, state police say. Nyah Strong Hairston, 20, of Largo, has been identified by state police investigators as the person who was found in a vehicle that crashed into a ditch on Friday night. Shortly before 10:45 p.m. on May 3, state police troopers were called to investigate a reported crash after a vehicle was found in the southbound lanes of I-495 near Landover Road in Hyattsville. Upon arrival, troopers found an unresponsive Hairston inside a Nissan Versa in a dit…
Traffic Crawls On I-495 Due To Tractor Trailer Crash Traffic Crawls On I-495 Due To Tractor Trailer Crash
Traffic Crawls On I-495 Due To Tractor Trailer Crash A tractor trailer crash had traffic crawling along I-495 in Fairfax County. The crash happened on the northbound side near mile post 45.2 in McLean. Footage of the highway shows traffic creeping along.
Man Shot Housemate In Back During Dispute Caught On Camera In Silver Spring: State's Attorney Man Shot Housemate In Back During Dispute Caught On Camera In Silver Spring: State's Attorney
Man Shot Housemate In Back During Dispute Caught On Camera In Silver Spring: State's Attorney The man who killed his 40-year-old housemate in Silver Spring during an altercation in their home that was caught on camera will spend decades in prison, the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office announced. Andre Moore, 24, has been sentenced to life in prison with all but 70 years suspended followed by five years of supervised probation after being convicted of murdering Michael Sutton in January 2021.  Michael Sutton Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office Prosecutors say that on Jan. 18, 2021, the two got into an argument inside a home along Balmoral Drive in Silver Sp…
Traffic On I-495 Backed Up By Multi-Vehicle Crash In Montgomery County (DEVELOPING) Traffic On I-495 Backed Up By Multi-Vehicle Crash In Montgomery County (DEVELOPING)
Traffic On I-495 Backed Up By Multi-Vehicle Crash In Montgomery County (Developing) A multi-vehicle crash on I-495 in Montgomery County temporarily tied up traffic on Wednesday. An alert was issued by the Metropolitan Area Transportation Operations Coordination (MATOC) Program shortly before 11 a.m. on May 1 advising that the westbound lanes of I-495 (Outer Loop) past MD-187 at Exit 36 were blocked due to the crash. At least one person was injured. Traffic was able to pass on the shoulders initially, according to officials, though "delays are building" in the area of MD-355 Multi-Vehicle Crash with Injury. I-495 WB (Outer Loop) past MD-187 (Exit 36). Montgomery County…
Dump Truck Driver Burned Saving Son From Fiery Prince George's County Crash Faces Long Recovery Dump Truck Driver Burned Saving Son From Fiery Prince George's County Crash Faces Long Recovery
Dump Truck Driver Burned Saving Son From Fiery Prince George's County Crash Faces Long Recovery Friends and well-wishers are rallying around a courageous mother who sacrificed herself to rescue her young son from a fiery crash on I-495. Scheracon Roberts and her son Aarihimis Brown were driving last month in a dump truck on I-495 near Maryland Route 4 when it blew a tire for unknown reasons and veered into the opposite lanes.  The truck flipped, caught fire, and at the same time, an SUV attempted to avoid the crash and overturned. According to the organizers of a GoFundMe for the family, Roberts was able to get her son out of the truck with an assist from a Good Samaritan, …
Man Wanted For Fatal Nightclub Shooting Added To State's Most Wanted List: Police Man Wanted For Fatal Nightclub Shooting Added To State's Most Wanted List: Police
Man Wanted For Fatal Nightclub Shooting Added To State's Most Wanted List: Police A man accused of shooting and killing a rival in a Lawrence nightclub parking lot is the latest addition to the state's most wanted criminals. Franklin M. Laras, 27, is wanted on charges of murder and firearm offenses following the Christmas Eve 2023 shooting of Edward Javier-Perez at the Energy Lounge in Lawrence, Massachusetts State Police said.  Related: One Of Massachusetts Most Wanted Captured In Worcester Investigators said Laras and Javier-Perez got into an argument in the Broadway club before Laras approached Javier-Perez and shot him with a pistol. He's been on th…
Wife Rats Out Husband In Deadly Shooting Of 37-Year-Old Man In Fairfax: Police Wife Rats Out Husband In Deadly Shooting Of 37-Year-Old Man In Fairfax: Police
Wife Rats Out Husband In Deadly Shooting Of 37-Year-Old Man In Fairfax: Police A man is in custody following a fatal shooting that was reported by his wife after a domestic incident in Fairfax County overnight, according to police. Waisuddin Quraishi, 50, is facing murder and other charges in connection to the death of Mohammad Zekria, 37, in Fairfax, following an altercation in Mosby Woods. Police say that shortly after 8:30 p.m. on Friday, March 29, officers from the Fairfax County Police Department responded to a home in the 10400 block of Viera Lane, where there was a report of a possible shooting. While filing a domestic dispute report with members of the depart…
Reston Drivers Hid In Trunk, Struck State Trooper During Pursuits Hour Apart: Police Reston Drivers Hid In Trunk, Struck State Trooper During Pursuits Hour Apart: Police
Reston Drivers Hid In Trunk, Struck State Trooper During Pursuits Hour Apart: Police Virginia State Police have arrested two Reston drivers, both who led pursuits less than an hour apart, they said. The first was at 9:54 p.m. Thursday, March 7, when Jevon T Mark was spotted driving recklessly on I-495 near S. Van Dorn Street, State Police said. The 23-year-old Reston man refused to stop for the trooper in a Jeep Cherokee initiating a pursuit, during which a firearm was thrown out the window.  The firearm struck the ground and then the trooper's vehicle. At Braddock Road and Twinbrook Road, the Jeep struck the state trooper's vehicle. The suspect vehicle then continued…
Crash Closes Portion Of I-495 Inner Loop In Montgomery County Crash Closes Portion Of I-495 Inner Loop In Montgomery County
Crash Closes Portion Of I-495 Inner Loop In Montgomery County A major crash closed a portion of the Inner Loop of I-495 in Montgomery County on Tuesday afternoon. The crash was reported just past Exit 34 in Rockville Pike/MD 355 around 12:35 p.m., according to the Montgomery County OEMHS: Traffic incident blocks all travel lanes of the Inner Loop of I-495 just past Exit 34 (Rockville Pike/MD 355). Traffic is only able to proceed on the right shoulder. Expect significant delays. Seek alternate route. #MdTraffic pic.twitter.com/QPaECeC560 — Montgomery Co OEMHS (@ReadyMontgomery) March 5, 2024 Traffic was getting by on the right shoulder. All lanes …
Great Falls Bank Robber Arrested In Montgomery County, Police Say Great Falls Bank Robber Arrested In Montgomery County, Police Say
Great Falls Bank Robber Arrested In Montgomery County, Police Say A police helicopter is being credited for helping investigators in Maryland apprehend a bank robber who held up a Wells Fargo in Virginia on Friday morning. Michael Allen Reid, 61, crossed over state lines from his Maryland home on March 1, when he walked into the bank branch on Walker Road in Great Falls, took out a gun, demanded cash, and fled in a vehicle. The bank robber in Fairfax County Fairfax County Police However, he was no match for the Fairfax County Police Department. Officers canvassed the area and spotted Reid's Acura blowing through a red light while speeding near I-495,…
Toppled Tree Temporarily Ties Up Traffic On I-495 In Annandale Toppled Tree Temporarily Ties Up Traffic On I-495 In Annandale
Toppled Tree Temporarily Ties Up Traffic On I-495 In Annandale Several lanes were closed on I-495 in Fairfax County on Thursday afternoon when a tree went down and blocked the roadway. The right two southbound lanes and shoulder of the interstate were blocked by crews at around 2:45 p.m. on Feb. 15 as first responders worked to clear the scene in Annandale.  Officials say it was reported near mile marker 52. It is unclear if any vehicles were struck. No injuries were initially reported. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Multi-Vehicle Crash Causes Delays For Commuters On I-495 In Montgomery County Multi-Vehicle Crash Causes Delays For Commuters On I-495 In Montgomery County
Multi-Vehicle Crash Causes Delays For Commuters On I-495 In Montgomery County Thursday's evening commute was a sluggish one for some travelers on I-495 in Montgomery County as crews cleared a multi-vehicle crash near the American Legion Bridge. First responders were called at around 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 18, to the Outer Loop of I-495, where there was a five-vehicle crash that resulted in several lanes being closed and rubbernecking from motorists heading in the opposite direction. Traffic incident closes three left lanes of Outer Loop I-495 at the American Legion Bridge. Expect significant delays. Seek alternate route. #MdTraffic pic.twitter.com/eDCyd7VGCS — Montgome…
Weymouth Father ID'd As Man Killed In Franklin Rollover Crash Weymouth Father ID'd As Man Killed In Franklin Rollover Crash
Weymouth Father ID'd As Man Killed In Franklin Rollover Crash Authorities have identified the 39-year-old Weymouth man who was killed last week after being ejected from his car during a rollover wreck in Franklin.  Anthony Espino was driving north on I-495 near exit 41 on Friday, Jan. 5, when he lost control of his car, the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office said. The vehicle skidded and rolled over multiple times and ejected him, Mass State Police said.  Police provided medical aid until paramedics could rush him to Milford Hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead.  A GoFundMe was created to benefit Espino's f…
Weymouth Man Ejected, Killed In Rollover Crash On I-495 In Franklin Weymouth Man Ejected, Killed In Rollover Crash On I-495 In Franklin
Weymouth Man Ejected, Killed In Rollover Crash On I-495 In Franklin A 39-year-old Weymouth man was killed after he lost control of his car and it tumbled along I-495 in Franklin, authorities said.  Related: Police ID Weymouth Man Killed In Franklin Rollover Wreck The man was traveling north near exit 41 on Friday, Jan. 5, when his vehicle skidded and rolled over multiple times, State Police said. He was ejected during the rollover.  Police began immediate life-saving efforts when they arrived, and paramedics rushed him to Milford Hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead.  The crash shut down multiple lanes of the interstate from 3:30 p…
Traffic Comes To Standstill On I-495 For Police Activity In Fairfax County Traffic Comes To Standstill On I-495 For Police Activity In Fairfax County
Traffic Comes To Standstill On I-495 For Police Activity In Fairfax County Traffic came to a complete stop on I-495 in Virginia on Wednesday morning for "police activity." Just in time for the afternoon commute, all northbound lanes in Fairfax County were temporarily closed on I-495 as of 3:20 p.m. on Thursday afternoon. #McLean: all lanes of I-495 NB closed at GW Plwy due to @VSPPIO activity. Delays extend to I-66. Please expect delays or use alternate route. #VaTraffic #DMVTraffic pic.twitter.com/6ftuKwr686 — VDOT Northern VA (@VaDOTNOVA) December 14, 2023 Traffic is backed up more than four miles, according to the Department of Transportation as the sea of…
Pedestrian Killed By Hit-Run Driver In I-495 Work Zone: Maryland State Police (DEVELOPING) Pedestrian Killed By Hit-Run Driver In I-495 Work Zone: Maryland State Police (DEVELOPING)
Pedestrian Killed By Hit-Run Driver In I-495 Work Zone: Maryland State Police (Developing) A deadly hit-and-run is under investigation in Maryland after a work zone crash on I-495 on Wednesday morning, state police say. The crash was reported at around 10:15 a.m. on the Inner Loop of the Beltway near the Georgia Avenue exit in Montgomery County, resulting in several lane closures while police investigated the crash and cleared the scene. Traffic was tied up on the interstate during the investigation in Silver Spring.  Traffic on I-495 on Wednesday Maryland DOT No information about the victim has been released. Police urge anyone who witnessed the fatal pedestria…
Drunk, Wrong-Way Driver On LIE Finally Stopped In Holbrook By Spike Strips, Police Say Drunk, Wrong-Way Driver On LIE Finally Stopped In Holbrook By Spike Strips, Police Say
Drunk, Wrong-Way Driver On LIE Finally Stopped In Holbrook By Spike Strips, Police Say A box truck driver is facing DWI charges after allegedly going the wrong way on the Long Island Expressway while intoxicated. The incident happened at around 10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5 on I-495 in Holbrook. Suffolk County Police said another driver called 911 saying a box truck was swerving across the roadway as it drove eastbound in the westbound lanes near Exit 52. The truck continued going the wrong way, passing four exits, before cutting across the center median near Exit 52, where it crossed back into the eastbound lanes. A Highway Patrol officer followed the truck as it swerved back an…
Full Closures Scheduled For Portion Of Long Island Expressway In Brookhaven Full Closures Scheduled For Portion Of Long Island Expressway In Brookhaven
Full Closures Scheduled For Portion Of Long Island Expressway In Brookhaven Continued highway closures could spell delays for Long Island drivers this week. Both directions of the Long Island Expressway are once again scheduled to close nightly at exit 63 in Brookhaven beginning Monday, Dec. 4. I-495 will close from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. while crews facilitate a bridge deck renewal project, according to the Department of Transportation. During the closure, drivers will be detoured onto the Service Road. Transportation officials warned of possible delays and reminded drivers that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. You can find the latest travel informati…
Baby Girl Dies Days After Single-Car Crash In Andover Baby Girl Dies Days After Single-Car Crash In Andover
Baby Girl Dies Days After Single-Car Crash In Andover A 1-year-old girl who was critically injured in an Andover crash on Friday, Nov. 24, has died, police announced on Monday.  The crash happened just after 3:30 a.m. when a 2017 Toyota Camry lost control on I-495, careened through the median, and hit a tree, Massachusetts State Police said. Related: Baby In Critical Condition Following Andover Crash The child was taken to Lawrence General Hospital and then airlifted to a Boston hospital, police said.  The 33-year-old driver suffered minor injuries in the crash. The woman and child were from Nashua, New Hampshire.  No …
Full Closures Scheduled For Portion Of Long Island Expressway In Brookhaven Full Closures Scheduled For Portion Of Long Island Expressway In Brookhaven
Full Closures Scheduled For Portion Of Long Island Expressway In Brookhaven A scheduled highway closure could spell delays for Long Island drivers this week.  Both directions of the Long Island Expressway are scheduled to close nightly at exit 63 in Brookhaven beginning Monday, Nov. 27. I-495 will close from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. while crews facilitate a bridge deck renewal project, according to the Department of Transportation. During the closure, drivers will be detoured onto the Service Road. Transportation officials warned of possible delays and reminded drivers that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. You can find the latest travel information b…
Beltway Crash: Heavy Delays Reported In I-495 Fairfax Accident Beltway Crash: Heavy Delays Reported In I-495 Fairfax Accident
Beltway Crash: Heavy Delays Reported In I-495 Fairfax Accident A crash on I-495 caused major backups Wednesday, Nov. 15 in Fairfax. According to the VDOT, the crash at mile marker 44.5 caused one mile of delays on the northbound side as of 2:30 p.m. It happened near the Dulles Access Road intersection. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Teen Ejected From SUV, Hit By Traffic Dies In Fiery Lawrence Crash: Police Teen Ejected From SUV, Hit By Traffic Dies In Fiery Lawrence Crash: Police
Teen Ejected From SUV, Hit By Traffic Dies In Fiery Lawrence Crash: Police One North Andover teen is dead, and three others are injured after they were involved in a crash on I-495 in Lawrence on Thursday night, Nov. 10, police said.  An 18-year-old girl was speeding north near Exit 100 just after 9:15 p.m. in an SUV when she veered into the lane of a 2022 pick-up pulling a camper, State Police said.  Authorities have not released the woman's name as they notify her family.  The SUV clipped the camper and lost control. It left the road, tripped over a guardrail, and rolled down a steep embankment before bursting into flames, State Police said. …
Ambulance Called To Capital Beltway Crash In McLean Ambulance Called To Capital Beltway Crash In McLean
Ambulance Called To Capital Beltway Crash In McLean A crash was reported along I-495 in northern Virginia on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 7. VDOT traffic cameras show an ambulance at the scene of the accident on the southbound side in McLean, at 3:15 p.m. The south right lane and right shoulder were closed at milepost 43.8. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Full Closures Planned For Portion Of Long Island Expressway In Oyster Bay Full Closures Planned For Portion Of Long Island Expressway In Oyster Bay
Full Closures Planned For Portion Of Long Island Expressway In Oyster Bay Scheduled roadwork could spell delays for Long Island drivers in the coming days. Both directions of the Long Island Expressway are scheduled to close nightly at Exit 48 in the towns of Oyster Bay and Huntington, beginning Monday, Oct. 23. I-495 will close from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night for approximately one week while crews set up a new work zone and establish a new traffic pattern, according to the Department of Transportation. During the closures, drivers will be detoured onto the Service Road. Transportation officials urged the public to plan for possible delays and reminded drive…
Crash Near Capital Beltway Backs Up Traffic For Miles In Prince George's County: DOT Crash Near Capital Beltway Backs Up Traffic For Miles In Prince George's County: DOT
Crash Near Capital Beltway Backs Up Traffic For Miles In Prince George's County: DOT Traffic was backed up for miles in Prince George's County on Friday afternoon when a truck crashed. All northbound lanes were closed on MD-5 near the Capital Beltway on Friday, Oct. 13, following a crash involving a truck that needed to be cleaned up in Prince George's County. ALERT: Prince George's County; Crash MD 5 northbound at I-95; all lanes closed; #MDTraffic soc. — MD State Highway Adm (@MDSHA) October 13, 2023 There was a heavy police presence in the area following the crash, which remains under investigation. UPDATE: Truck Crash w/ Inj. MD-5 NB at I-95/495 (Capital Beltwa…
Troopers Unable To Save Man From Drowning In Burning Car In Plainville Crash: Police Troopers Unable To Save Man From Drowning In Burning Car In Plainville Crash: Police
Troopers Unable To Save Man From Drowning In Burning Car In Plainville Crash: Police Despite the best efforts of state troopers, a 23-year-old man died early Tuesday morning, Oct. 10, when his car crashed into a median on I-495 in Norfolk County, authorities said.  Sage A. Woodward, of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, crashed his BMW on the highway near mile marker 35.2 in Plainville around 3:45 a.m., Massachusetts State Troopers said. The car landed in water, but the vehicle burst into flames, which started a small brush fire.  Troopers Matt Higgins and Grant Gadbois were the first on the scene and found the 2008 sedan upside down in the channel. They rushed do…
Beltway Crash: 1 Extricated, Seriously Injured; Traffic Jammed For 3.5 Miles (DEVELOPING) Beltway Crash: 1 Extricated, Seriously Injured; Traffic Jammed For 3.5 Miles (DEVELOPING)
Beltway Crash: 1 Extricated, Seriously Injured; Traffic Jammed For 3.5 Miles (Developing) A three car crash left one person seriously injured and three others with minor injuries Wednesday, Sept. 20 on the Capital Beltway. The crash involving multiple vehicles happened in the northbound lanes of I-495 in the express lanes just before Route 50 in West Falls Church. I-495 Sept. 20 crash.VDOT The left and center lanes were closed after one person was extricated, responders said. Traffic backups were 3.5 miles. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Major Crash Jams Beltway In Springfield Major Crash Jams Beltway In Springfield
Major Crash Jams Beltway In Springfield A major crash caused delays along the Capital Beltway on Monday morning, Sept. 11. It happened near mile marker 56 on the northbound side of I-495, at Robinson Terminal. As of 9:50 a.m., heavy delays were reported, as the north left center lane, center lane, right center lane, right inside center lane, right outside lane, and right shoulder are closed. Traffic backups were approximately two miles.  Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Moped Rider Killed Crashing Into Tractor-Trailer On I-495 In Prince George's County Moped Rider Killed Crashing Into Tractor-Trailer On I-495 In Prince George's County
Moped Rider Killed Crashing Into Tractor-Trailer On I-495 In Prince George's County Traffic was tied up for miles on I-495 in Prince George's County on Friday afternoon when a moped rider was killed after crashing into a tractor-trailer. With travelers hitting the road for the long Labor Day Weekend, traffic came to a half in the southbound lanes of the interstate near MD Route 295 as Maryland State Police investigated the fatal crash. Police say that the driver of the scooter struck the side of the tractor-trailer, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident forced police to close all but one lane on I-495 in the area as they investigated and cleared the scene…
Weeks Of Full Closures Planned For Portion Of Long Island Expressway In Brookhaven Weeks Of Full Closures Planned For Portion Of Long Island Expressway In Brookhaven
Weeks Of Full Closures Planned For Portion Of Long Island Expressway In Brookhaven Scheduled roadwork could spell delays for Long Island drivers in the coming weeks. Both directions of the Long Island Expressway are scheduled to close overnight at Exit 63 in the Town of Brookhaven for two weeks, beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 5. The eastbound lanes of I-495 are scheduled to close from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m., while the westbound lanes will shut down between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., according to the Department of Transportation. During the closures, crews will continue work on a bridge deck removal project. Traffic will be detoured onto the service roads. Transportation officials ur…