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I-270

College Park, MD
Police & Fire
160+ MPH Driver Who Cost Montgomery County Sergeant His Legs In I-270 Crash Gets Max Sentence 160+ MPH Driver Who Cost Montgomery County Sergeant His Legs In I-270 Crash Gets Max Sentence
160+ MPH Driver Who Cost Montgomery County Sergeant His Legs In I-270 Crash Gets Max Sentence A Maryland man who drove more than 160 mph before intentionally striking a Montgomery County police sergeant — leaving him catastrophically injured — received the maximum possible sentence, authorities announced on Wednesday. Judge Harry Storm sentenced Raphael Mayorga, 21, of Frederick, to 22 years and 60 days in prison for the 2023 I-270 crash that left Sgt. Patrick Kepp without the use of his legs, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors said Mayorga was driving a Dodge Challenger in the early morning hours of Oct. 18, 2023, when officers attempted to st…

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by Zak Failla
Silver Spring, MD
Traffic
Miles-Long Backup Reported After Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down I-495 In Montgomery County Miles-Long Backup Reported After Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down I-495 In Montgomery County
Miles-Long Backup Reported After Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down I-495 In Montgomery County A tractor-trailer crash on I-495 in Montgomery County shut down all westbound lanes and caused miles of backups Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 13, according to transportation officials. The crash happened on the Outer Loop at the I-270 Spur (Exit 38), the Metropolitan Area Transportation Operations Coordination (MATOC) program reported shortly after 2 p.m.  All lanes were blocked and delays stretched roughly 2.5 miles. By 2:46 p.m., officials said all lanes were still closed, with traffic being diverted to MD-187 (Exit 36). Delays had grown to about three miles. A Maryland Department of T…

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by Zak Failla
Urbana, MD
Traffic
Overturned Tractor-Trailer Snarls I-270 Traffic During Maryland Commute (PHOTOS) Overturned Tractor-Trailer Snarls I-270 Traffic During Maryland Commute (PHOTOS)
Overturned Tractor-Trailer Snarls I-270 Traffic During Maryland Commute (Photos) An overturned tractor-trailer on I-270 caused chaos for some drivers during the Wednesday morning commute in Maryland, officials say. At approximately 6:40 a.m. on July 16, first responders were called to a stretch of the northbound lanes of the interstate in Urbana in the area of Dr. Perry Road, where there was a reported crash involving the overturned truck. Several lanes were blocked while crews worked to clear the scene on Wednesday morning.  UPDATE: Tractor Trailer Crash with Injury. I-270 NB past MD-109 (Exit 22). Mont County, MD. All lanes remain blocked near Dr. Perry Rd ov…

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by Zak Failla
Silver Spring, MD
Traffic
Tractor-Trailer Teeters Off Beltway Bridge In Early Morning Crash In MoCo (PHOTOS) Tractor-Trailer Teeters Off Beltway Bridge In Early Morning Crash In MoCo (PHOTOS)
Tractor-Trailer Teeters Off Beltway Bridge In Early Morning Crash In MoCo (Photos) A scary scene played out on the Capital Beltway early on Thursday morning when a truck driver found themself in a perilous position.  At around 1 a.m. on July 10, a tractor-trailer carrying refrigerated mushrooms crashed and was left dangling off the side of an overpass, between Old Georgetown Road and River Road, officials said. Following the crash, the driver was trapped inside the vehicle, and the truck partially hung off the bridge over the I-270 spur. The scene of the crash in Montgomery County on Thursday morning. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO According to Montgomery County Fire and…

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by Zak Failla
Clarksburg, MD
Obituaries
Clarksburg Mother Of 2 Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On I-270: State Police Clarksburg Mother Of 2 Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On I-270: State Police
Clarksburg Mother Of 2 Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On I-270: State Police A Maryland mother of a pair of young boys was one of two people killed in a wrong-way crash on I-270 in Montgomery County over the holiday weekend, state police say. Ashley Salazar, 25, of Clarksburg, and Jeremy De La Torre, 33, of Frederick, were both pronounced dead by first responders after their vehicles collided in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 5, Maryland State Police said. The crash happened shortly before 3 a.m. on northbound lanes of I-270 at Germantown Road, according to state police. Investigators said Salazar was driving a Chevy Cruz south in the northbound lanes of…

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by Zak Failla
Gaithersburg, MD
Traffic
Tractor-Trailer Overturns, Shuts Down I-270 During Monday Morning Commute In Maryland Tractor-Trailer Overturns, Shuts Down I-270 During Monday Morning Commute In Maryland
Tractor-Trailer Overturns, Shuts Down I-270 During Monday Morning Commute In Maryland A stretch of I-270 was shut down during rush hour on Monday morning when a tractor-trailer struck another driver and overturned in Frederick County. At approximately 8:30 a.m. on June 16, first responders were called to the northbound lanes of the interstate near MD-109, where the crash was reported, blocking several lanes. Tractor Trailer Crash. I-270 NB past MD-109 (Ex 22/Old Hundred Rd). Frederick County, MD. 1 left lane open, 1 right lane blocked. Delays start after MD-121 (MD 18/Clarksburg Rd), approximately 4.5 miles. — MATOC Alerts (@MATOC) June 16, 2025 According to officials, …

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by Zak Failla
Rockville, MD
Police & Fire
Rockville Man Pulled Gun On Driver During I-270 Road Rage Incident, Police Say Rockville Man Pulled Gun On Driver During I-270 Road Rage Incident, Police Say
Rockville Man Pulled Gun On Driver During I-270 Road Rage Incident, Police Say A Rockville man accused of pulling a loaded gun on another driver during a road rage meltdown on I-270 is behind bars without bond, Maryland State Police announced. Joshua Johnson, 43, was arrested Thursday, May 15, after a driver called 911 to report that a man in a black Hyundai Santa Fe pointed a firearm at them on I-270 near Montrose Road, police said. The victim was not hurt, but shaken up. Troopers from the Rockville Barrack responded quickly and launched an investigation alongside the Maryland State Police Highway Gun Crimes Initiative. Police identified Johnson as the suspect and …

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by Zak Failla
Bethesda, MD
Police & Fire
Kidnapping Victim Jumps From Car Near I-270; Barricade Ends With Arrest In Bethesda: Police Kidnapping Victim Jumps From Car Near I-270; Barricade Ends With Arrest In Bethesda: Police
Kidnapping Victim Jumps From Car Near I-270; Barricade Ends With Arrest In Bethesda: Police A Maryland man is behind bars after a woman jumped from his moving car near I-270, telling police she had been kidnapped at gunpoint, officials said. Robert Deeter, 31, was arrested Friday, April 18, following a wild scene that stretched across Bethesda and ended in a barricade situation, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. It started around 2:30 p.m., when officers responded to the 10300 block of Old Georgetown Road for a reported kidnapping, police said. Officers soon spotted Deeter driving a red Toyota RAV4 with a woman in the passenger seat. As they followed the ca…

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by Zak Failla
Gaithersburg, MD
Traffic
I-270 Shut Down As Police Rescue 'Critically Missing' Person From Median In Montgomery County I-270 Shut Down As Police Rescue 'Critically Missing' Person From Median In Montgomery County
I-270 Shut Down As Police Rescue 'Critically Missing' Person From Median In Montgomery County Traffic on I-270 in Montgomery County came to a standstill Thursday as officers worked to safely take a missing person from Virginia into custody, officials said. The incident unfolded around 11:49 a.m. on April 3, when Montgomery County Police were called to Longwood Drive near the Beltway retaining wall for a suspicious vehicle parked just off the road, according to the department. Investigators quickly discovered the vehicle belonged to a critically missing person from Manassas. Shortly after, police began getting multiple calls reporting someone walking along the Beltway and I-270 matc…

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by Zak Failla
Frederick, MD
Police & Fire
Frederick Teen Charged As Adult After Pulling Gun In I-270 Road Rage Incident: State Police Frederick Teen Charged As Adult After Pulling Gun In I-270 Road Rage Incident: State Police
Frederick Teen Charged As Adult After Pulling Gun In I-270 Road Rage Incident: State Police A 17-year-old is being charged as an adult after allegedly pulling a loaded gun on another driver during a road rage confrontation on I-270 in Montgomery County, state police said. The teen, from Frederick, was arrested Monday, March 31, after a driver called 911 around 2 p.m. reporting someone pointed a gun at her during an aggressive encounter near Falls Road in Rockville, according to Maryland State Police. The victim gave troopers enough information to identify the vehicle and suspect. Troopers from the Rockville and Frederick barracks — along with the Highway Gun Crimes Initiative — tr…

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by Zak Failla
Frederick, MD
Police & Fire
Driver Hits 100 MPH In Frederick Pursuit; Illegal Immigrants Seized: Sheriff Driver Hits 100 MPH In Frederick Pursuit; Illegal Immigrants Seized: Sheriff
Driver Hits 100 MPH In Frederick Pursuit; Illegal Immigrants Seized: Sheriff A dangerous high-speed chase through Frederick and Montgomery counties ended with four suspects in custody, including two identified as being in the country illegally, authorities said. The incident unfolded around 9:20 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, when Frederick County Sheriff’s Deputy First Class Roush spotted a suspicious white Nissan van near Route 85 and Grove Road.  The van attempted to evade police by veering onto a gravel path behind a shopping center, according to the Frederick County Sheriff's Office. After running the van’s tags and discovering it was stolen, deputies initiat…

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by Zak Failla
Frederick, MD
Traffic
Major Crash Shuts I-270 In Frederick County Major Crash Shuts I-270 In Frederick County
Major Crash Shuts I-270 In Frederick County Traffic was backed up on I-270 on Tuesday morning folloiwnig a crash involving a tractor-trailer in Frederick County, officials say. Alerts were issued after the morning commute on Jan. 21 after there was a reported crash involving a truck that blocked all northbound lanes of the interstate in the area of the Park Mills Road overpass. Some southbound lanes were also clogged due to rubbernecking in the area. UPDATE: Truck Crash with Injury. I-270 NB past MD-80 (Exit 26). Frederick County, MD. 1 right lane remains blocked before the Park Mills Rd overpass. Traffic gets by the scene using …

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by Zak Failla
Gaithersburg, MD
Police & Fire
DUI Driver Strikes Police Car In Gaithersburg: Cops DUI Driver Strikes Police Car In Gaithersburg: Cops
DUI Driver Strikes Police Car In Gaithersburg: Cops A drunk driver’s dangerous decision ended with a police cruiser smashed and a night behind bars after a collision in Montgomery County, authorities say. The crash happened shortly after 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, when a black Acura barreled into a marked Montgomery County Police cruiser on I-270 near I-370. An officer had parked the vehicle with its emergency lights activated, blocking lanes to protect state police investigators at the scene of a prior crash, according to officials. The aftermath of the crash in Montgomery County. Montgomery County Department of Police The imp…

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by Zak Failla
Rockville, MD
Business
'One-Of-A-Kind' Development Opportunity In Prime I-270 Location Heading To Auction 'One-Of-A-Kind' Development Opportunity In Prime I-270 Location Heading To Auction
'One-Of-a-kind' Development Opportunity In Prime I-270 Location Heading To Auction A highly sought-after 2.09-acre parcel of land with unmatched visibility along I-270 is set to hit the auction block on in the coming days.  Located off Exit 8 at Redland Road in Rockville, Maryland, this property is a developer’s dream, offering extensive frontage in one of the busiest and most lucrative corridors in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. Boasting Mixed-Use Employment (MXE) zoning, the site allows for a wide range of potential uses, including hotels, restaurants, retail stores, medical or dental facilities, offices, indoor entertainment, and private education centers.…

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by Zak Failla
Gaithersburg, MD
Traffic
Several Lanes Closed On I-270 In Montgomery County For 'Traffic Incident' (DEVELOPING) Several Lanes Closed On I-270 In Montgomery County For 'Traffic Incident' (DEVELOPING)
Several Lanes Closed On I-270 In Montgomery County For 'Traffic Incident' (Developing) Traffic was tied up on I-270 on Tuesday afternoon in Montgomery County as travelers began heading out of town for the holiday. Several southbound lanes were shut down on the interstate before 3 p.m. on Nov. 26 in Montgomery County as crews worked to investigate and clear a reported traffic incident. As of 3 p.m. on Tuesday, three right lanes on I-270 were closed, and motorists were cautioned to expect "significant delays" and to seek alternate routes. Details about the incident have not been released. Check Daily Voice for updates. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to …

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by Zak Failla
Frederick, MD
Traffic
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
Gaithersburg, MD
Traffic
Driver Crashes Into Back Of Police Vehicle During Montgomery County Speeding Stop On I-270 Driver Crashes Into Back Of Police Vehicle During Montgomery County Speeding Stop On I-270
Driver Crashes Into Back Of Police Vehicle During Montgomery County 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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by Zak Failla
Gaithersburg, MD
Traffic
Here's Why Traffic Was Backed Up On I-270 In Montgomery County Here's Why Traffic Was Backed Up On I-270 In Montgomery County
Here's Why Traffic Was Backed Up On I-270 In Montgomery County 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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by Zak Failla
Silver Spring, MD
Traffic
Tractor-Trailer Crash Causes Miles-Long Delays On I-495 Near I-270 In MoCo (DEVELOPING) Tractor-Trailer Crash Causes Miles-Long Delays On I-495 Near I-270 In MoCo (DEVELOPING)
Tractor-Trailer Crash Causes Miles-Long Delays On I-495 Near I-270 In MoCo (Developing) 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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by Zak Failla
Rockville, MD
Police & Fire
Suspects At Large After Shooting Up SUV During Rockville Road-Rage Incident On I-270: State PD Suspects At Large After Shooting Up SUV During Rockville Road-Rage Incident On I-270: State PD
Suspects At Large After Shooting Up SUV During Rockville Road-Rage Incident On I-270: State PD An investigation has been launched in Montgomery County after a road-rage shooting was reported in Rockville overnight on I-270, state police say. Detectives issued an alert on Saturday, Sept. 28 as they seek possible dashcam footage that was filmed between approximately 7:20 p.m. and 7:40 p.m. on Friday night on the interstate in the area of Shady Grove Road. Investigators say they believe that during the road-rage incident, a white Dodge Durango was struck multiple times by gunfire, though the driver was uninjured. Maryland State Police It was later determined that the shooting&nb…

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by Zak Failla
Clarksburg, MD
Traffic
Nine Injured In Multi-Vehicle Crash That Shut Down Stretch Of I-270 In Maryland Nine Injured In Multi-Vehicle Crash That Shut Down Stretch Of I-270 In Maryland
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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by Zak Failla
Gaithersburg, MD
Police & Fire
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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by Zak Failla
Hagerstown, MD
News
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
Gaithersburg, MD
Traffic
Overturned Tractor-Trailer Results In Hours-Long Lane Closures On I-270 Overturned Tractor-Trailer Results In Hours-Long Lane Closures On I-270
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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by Zak Failla
Gaithersburg, MD
Police & Fire
Fourth Of July Fireworks Lead To Multiple Maryland Fires Fourth Of July Fireworks Lead To Multiple Maryland Fires
Fourth Of July Fireworks Lead To Multiple Maryland Fires Fireworks led to a fiery Fourth of July for some first responders in Montgomery County who had to contend with several incidents on Thursday night. First responders were busy on July 4 as they responded to multiple fires that were reported across the county overnight. According to a Montgomery County Fire and EMS spokesperson, at around 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, crews were called to the 14400 block of Brad Drive in Apsen Hill, when aerial fireworks sparked a fire that spread from an attached carport and spread to the residence. Update - Brad Dr, fire is extinguished, 1 person will be disp…

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by Zak Failla
Gaithersburg, MD
Traffic
Fireworks Confiscated From Fiery I-270 Crash Scene In Maryland, Officials Say Fireworks Confiscated From Fiery I-270 Crash Scene In Maryland, Officials Say
Fireworks Confiscated From Fiery I-270 Crash Scene In Maryland, Officials Say The investigation into a vehicle fire on I-270 early on the Fourth of July led to the recovery of fireworks in Montgomery County, officials say. First responders were called to a stretch of the southbound lanes of the interstate at around 4 a.m. near Montrose Road in Rockville, where there was a reported crash involving two vehicles, one of which was fully engulfed in flames. According to a Montgomery County Fire and EMS spokesperson, three people suffered non-life-threatening injuries, and the driver of one of the vehicles fled. While investigating the crash, officials say that fireworks …

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by Zak Failla
Gaithersburg, MD
Traffic
Teens Killed In Fiery I-270 Hit-Run Crash With BMW Identified By Maryland State Police Teens Killed In Fiery I-270 Hit-Run Crash With BMW Identified By Maryland State Police
Teens Killed In Fiery I-270 Hit-Run Crash With BMW Identified By Maryland State Police New details have been released by Maryland State Police following a fatal hit-and-run crash on I-270 as they continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the early morning incident. Gaithersburg resident Luis Isaac Bran, 17, and 18-year-old Rebeca Gabriela Vasquez Moreno, of El Salvador, 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. It is believed that the driver was Bran's mother and Moreno's aunt. Troopers were called shortly before 5 a.m. on Friday to a stretch of the nort…

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by Zak Failla
Gaithersburg, MD
Traffic
Two Dead, One Hurt In Fiery I-270 Crash In Maryland Two Dead, One Hurt In Fiery I-270 Crash In Maryland
Two Dead, One Hurt In Fiery I-270 Crash In Maryland Two people were killed and one other injured in a three-vehicle crash on I-270 in Montgomery County that blocked several lanes early on Friday morning, officials say. Fire and Rescue personnel were called at around 5 a.m. on June 21 to a stretch of the northbound lanes of the interstate, where there was a fiery crash that left two people trapped inside, while a third was able to escape, but suffered undisclosed injuries. The crash was reported near Exit 6A between Montrose Road and Route 28, and reportedly involved an abandoned vehicle. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO According to a Montgomery Co…

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by Zak Failla
Gaithersburg, MD
Traffic
Traffic Tied Up By Vehicle Fire On I-270 In Maryland (PHOTOS) Traffic Tied Up By Vehicle Fire On I-270 In Maryland (PHOTOS)
Traffic Tied Up By Vehicle Fire On I-270 In Maryland (Photos) Some northbound lanes of I-270 were blocked on Monday afternoon in Montgomery County while crews battled a truck fire. At approximately 12:15 p.m. on Monday, June 10, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel were called to a stretch of the interstate near Montrose Road, where there was a truck fully engulfed in flames.  Twitter/@mcfrsPIO Crews were able to quickly get the fire knocked down, though some lanes remained blocked during the subsequent investigation and cleanup.  Twitter/@mcfrsPIO No details about the cause of the fire have been released by investigators. Check…

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by Zak Failla
Gaithersburg, MD
Traffic
One Hospitalized In Four-Vehicle Crash That Temporarily Tied Up Traffic On I-270 In Maryland One Hospitalized In Four-Vehicle Crash That Temporarily Tied Up Traffic On I-270 In Maryland
One Hospitalized In Four-Vehicle Crash That Temporarily Tied Up Traffic On I-270 In Maryland One person had to be extricated from a vehicle and several others were evaluated by paramedics following a crash on I-270 in Montgomery County on Thursday afternoon. First responders were called to the southbound lanes of the interstate at around 2:30 p.m. on June 6, where there was a reported multi-vehicle crash involving several drivers near I-370. Twitter/@DavidPazos15 According to a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson, four cars were involved, and five people were evaluated by paramedics, four of whom denied a trip to the hospital. Twitter/@DavidPazos15 One of the driver…

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by Zak Failla
Gaithersburg, MD
Traffic
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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