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Kensington Driver Had Expired Learner's Permit In Deadly Head-On Crash: Police Kensington Driver Had Expired Learner's Permit In Deadly Head-On Crash: Police
Kensington Driver Had Expired Learner's Permit In Deadly Head-On Crash: Police A Montgomery County man involved in a deadly head-on crash in Fall 2022 was indicted by a grand jury on charges alleging that he was distracted and had an expired permit at the time of the collision, police said Tuesday, March 19. Kelvy Jose, Jr., 22, of Kensington, was arrested on Friday, March 15, on a warrant charging him with criminally negligent manslaughter by vehicle, according to the MCPD. Jose, Jr. was involved in a collision at the intersection of Randolph Road and Hammonton Place in Silver Spring on Oct. 12, 2022. Police say he crossed his Chevrolet Silverado into eastbound tra…
Police Searching For Honda That Caused 23-Vehicle Pile-Up On Bay Bridge In Maryland Police Searching For Honda That Caused 23-Vehicle Pile-Up On Bay Bridge In Maryland
Police Searching For Honda That Caused 23-Vehicle Pile-Up On Bay Bridge In Maryland New details have been released by the Maryland Transportation Authority Police as they attempt to locate a driver responsible for causing a multi-vehicle pile-up on the Bay Bridge over the weekend that wreaked havoc for some travelers. On Saturday afternoon, the busy bridge was shut down after a blue Honda Civic reportedly caused the 23-vehicle crash when the driver was speeding and traveling erratically over the bridge. The Bay Bridge's westbound span is estimated to remain closed into mid-afternoon for a multi-vehicle crash. Westbound traffic being detoured at MD-213. #MDTraffic pic.tw…
Driver, Passenger Killed In 2-Vehicle Southern State Parkway Crash In Babylon Driver, Passenger Killed In 2-Vehicle Southern State Parkway Crash In Babylon
Driver, Passenger Killed In 2-Vehicle Southern State Parkway Crash In Babylon An investigation is underway after two people were killed in an early morning crash on Long Island. Click here for a new, updated story - IDs Released For Teen Victims In Double-Fatal Southern State Parkway Crash In Babylon It happened around 5:40 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 28 on the Southern State Parkway in the town of Babylon on the westbound side in the area of Exit 35. State Police are saying that an investigation revealed a 2015 Infiniti Q50 was traveling in the center lane approaching the exit when it struck a 2015 Jeep Compass in the rear.  The impact caused the Infiniti to exi…
Fatal Crash: 22-Year-Old From Farmingdale ID'd As Victim On Wantagh State Parkway Fatal Crash: 22-Year-Old From Farmingdale ID'd As Victim On Wantagh State Parkway
Fatal Crash: 22-Year-Old From Farmingdale ID'd As Victim On Wantagh State Parkway A 22-year-old was killed after police say he crashed a luxury vehicle into a tree after a traffic stop on Long Island. The incident happened around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22. New York State Police say a trooper stopped a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG for speeding on the southbound Wantagh State Parkway, north of the Southern State Parkway.  The vehicle fled the traffic stop and the trooper subsequently located the vehicle on the right shoulder of the Wantagh State Parkway after it had crashed into a tree, said state police. The driver and sole occupant, Nattily Soltanian, age…
2 Hospitalized, 1 In Critical Condition, After Wrong-Way, Head-On DWI Crash In Southampton 2 Hospitalized, 1 In Critical Condition, After Wrong-Way, Head-On DWI Crash In Southampton
2 Hospitalized, 1 In Critical Condition, After Wrong-Way, Head-On DWI Crash In Southampton One person suffered critical injuries in a wrong-way, head-on overnight crash involving an allegedly drunk driver on Long Island. It happened just after 1 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 on the Sunrise Highway (Route 27) between exits 65 and 64, in Southampton. Preliminary investigation revealed the driver of a 2020 Ford Explorer, a 50-year-old East Quogue man, was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes on Sunrise Highway when the Explorer struck a 2016 Volkswagen GTI, head-on. The driver of the Volkswagen was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital in critical condition and the pass…
Wrong-Way Crash: 21-Year-Old Driver, Passenger Suffer Serious Injuries On Meadowbrook Parkway Wrong-Way Crash: 21-Year-Old Driver, Passenger Suffer Serious Injuries On Meadowbrook Parkway
Wrong-Way Crash: 21-Year-Old Driver, Passenger Suffer Serious Injuries On Meadowbrook Parkway New update - Head-On Crash: 21-Year-Old Killed, 2 Others Injured On Long Island Two people were hospitalized with serious injuries after a wrong-way crash on Long Island. It happened around 2:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24 on the Meadowbrook State Parkway in Hempstead. A 2001 BMW 325, driven by a 21-year-old man from East Elmhurst, Queens, was traveling northbound when his vehicle crossed over the center median into the southbound lanes and struck a 2020 Toyota Sienna head-on, New York State Police said. The driver of the BMW and his passenger suffered serious injuries and were taken to…
Person Laying In Roadway Killed By Unsuspecting Driver In Montgomery County, Police Say Person Laying In Roadway Killed By Unsuspecting Driver In Montgomery County, Police Say
Person Laying In Roadway Killed By Unsuspecting Driver In Montgomery County, Police Say A 31-year-old man was struck and killed while laying in a Montgomery County street for unknown reasons in the middle of the night, police say. Investigators have identified Rockville resident Rajon Pierre Mozee as the pedestrian who was killed on Piccard Drive near Redland Road on Tuesday, July 11 in a bizarre crash.  First responders were called at approximately 5:10 a.m. on Tuesday morning, where there were reports of a pedestrian who had been struck by a driver in a blue Honda Civic. Police say that the Honda was traveling north on Piccard Drive near the intersection when he struck…
Fatal Crash: 38-Year-Old's Vehicle Slams Into Sign On Southern State Parkway In Hempstead Fatal Crash: 38-Year-Old's Vehicle Slams Into Sign On Southern State Parkway In Hempstead
Fatal Crash: 38-Year-Old's Vehicle Slams Into Sign On Southern State Parkway In Hempstead Police are investigating a late-night single-vehicle crash on Long Island. It happened just before midnight Saturday, July 1 on the westbound side of the Southern State Parkway near Exit 15 in Hempstead. Herving Armand, age 38, of Huntington Station, was riding a 2009 Suzuki motorcycle when it went off the roadway and struck a sign, killing him instantly, New York State Police said. This crash is under investigation and the State Police is asking for any witnesses or anyone with information to call 631-756-3300. In addition to troopers, other state police agencies res…
Newburgh Woman High On Crack Sentenced In Crash That Killed New Windsor Surgeon Newburgh Woman High On Crack Sentenced In Crash That Killed New Windsor Surgeon
Newburgh Woman High On Crack Sentenced In Crash That Killed New Windsor Surgeon A Hudson Valley woman has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to vehicular manslaughter for a head-on crash that killed a local vascular surgeon while she was high on crack cocaine. Orange County resident Ezzial Williams, age 38, of Newburgh, was sentenced to three-and-a-half to seven years in prison on Tuesday, May 23. As alleged in documents filed and statements made in court, Williams was driving on Route 32 in the Town of Cornwall on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in excess of the posted speed limit when she crossed over the double yellow line and crashed into the vehicle being drive…
Man, Woman From Smithtown Killed After Convertible Crashes In Babylon Man, Woman From Smithtown Killed After Convertible Crashes In Babylon
Man, Woman From Smithtown Killed After Convertible Crashes In Babylon Two people were killed in a late-morning crash on Long Island. It happened just before 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 14 in the town of Babylon. A 2013 custom assembly convertible was traveling eastbound on the Ocean Parkway near Cedar Beach when the vehicle left the roadway and struck the guide wire.  Both the driver, Daniel Fabrizio, age 58, of Smithtown, and the passenger, Diane Seghposs, age 58, of Smithtown, died of injuries sustained at the scene. The New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU), and Forensic Identificatio…
ID Released For 17-Year-Old Killed In Southern State Parkway Crash In Babylon ID Released For 17-Year-Old Killed In Southern State Parkway Crash In Babylon
ID Released For 17-Year-Old Killed In Southern State Parkway Crash In Babylon The identity of a teenager killed in a crash earlier this week on Long Island has been released. It happened around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, March 18 on the westbound Southern State Parkway between exits 36 and 37, in Babylon. A preliminary investigation revealed a 2009 Nissan Altima, driven by a 16-year-old, was traveling westbound when the car left the roadway and struck trees and brush on the north shoulder, New York State Police said. The 17-year-old front passenger died at the scene. He's now been identified as Osmar Vasquez of West Babylon. The driver was transported to a local hospital in…
17-Year-Old Killed In Overnight Crash On Southern State Parkway In Babylon 17-Year-Old Killed In Overnight Crash On Southern State Parkway In Babylon
17-Year-Old Killed In Overnight Crash On Southern State Parkway In Babylon Updated story: ID Released For 17-Year-Old Killed In Southern State Parkway Crash In Babylon Police are investigating a fatal overnight Long Island crash that left one teen dead, and another hospitalized. It happened around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, March 18 on the westbound Southern State Parkway between exits 36 and 37, in Babylon. A preliminary investigation revealed a 2009 Nissan Altima, driven by a 16-year-old, was traveling westbound when the car left the roadway and struck trees and brush on the north shoulder, New York State Police said. The 17-year-old front passenger died at …
Police ID 22-Year-Old Woman Struck, Killed Crossing Montgomery County Street Police ID 22-Year-Old Woman Struck, Killed Crossing Montgomery County Street
Police ID 22-Year-Old Woman Struck, Killed Crossing Montgomery County Street A 22-year-old woman is dead after a tragic collision in Montgomery County, authorities say. Ruth Noemi Bermudez-Chavez was fatally struck by a vehicle on Sunday, Feb. 5, in the 13600 block of Georgia Avenue near Hewitt Avenue, according to Montgomery County Police. Officers responded to the crash shortly after 7:30 p.m., where they pronounced Bermudez-Chavez dead on the scene. Police say that Bermudez-Chavez was struck by a northbound blue 2002 Ford Taurus.  The driver of the Ford stayed on the scene after the collision, police noted.  The Collision Reconstruction Unit is invest…
Montgomery Village Man Killed After Crossing Street Montgomery Village Man Killed After Crossing Street
Montgomery Village Man Killed After Crossing Street A man has died after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a Montgomery County street, authorities say. Sterling David Brown, 67, was reportedly crossing Montgomery Village Avenue near Centerway Road when he was struck by a red 2017 Toyota Corolla that was traveling north, according to Montgomery County police. The collision was reported around 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 1, police say. Brown, who was a resident at Montgomery Village, was rushed to a hospital with serious injuries, and tragically passed away from his injuries the following day on Thursday, Feb. 2.  The driver of th…
Police ID Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Driver Near Rockville Medical Center Police ID Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Driver Near Rockville Medical Center
Police ID Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Driver Near Rockville Medical Center Detectives are investigating a crash that took the life of a pedestrian in Montgomery County, authorities say. Paul Shinn, 46, was fatally struck by a vehicle around 8:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 17, in the area of Medical Center Way and Medical Center Drive in Rockville, according to Montgomery County police. Investigation revealed that Shinn was crossing Medical Center Way when he was struck by a gray 2014 Nissan Altima that was traveling westbound on Medical Center Way toward Shady Grove Hospital. The driver of the Nissan remained at the scene.  Shinn was rushed to an area hospital whe…
Pedestrian Dies In Hospital Weeks After Being Struck Crossing Busy Rockville Road, Police Say Pedestrian Dies In Hospital Weeks After Being Struck Crossing Busy Rockville Road, Police Say
Pedestrian Dies In Hospital Weeks After Being Struck Crossing Busy Rockville Road, Police Say A 35-year-old pedestrian succumbed to injuries she sustained last month when she was struck by a car crossing a busy Maryland roadway, according to police. Rockville resident Sonia Maribel Mejia Cruz was pronounced dead at an area hospital after being struck by a car late last month, a spokesperson for the Montgomery County Department of Police announced on Wednesday, Nov. 16. Police say that shortly before 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28, Cruz was attempting to cross the roadway in the 1000 block of Rockville Pike from east to west when she was struck by a tan 2004 Toyota Camry that was travelin…
Driver Killed In Violent Single-Vehicle Crash Over Curb, Onto Trees, Utility Pole, Police Say Driver Killed In Violent Single-Vehicle Crash Over Curb, Onto Trees, Utility Pole, Police Say
Driver Killed In Violent Single-Vehicle Crash Over Curb, Onto Trees, Utility Pole, Police Say One person was killed in Maryland after losing control and crashing after his vehicle hopped a curb in Montgomery County over the weekend, police say. Rockville resident Luis Abraham Ayala Ayala, 37, was killed when he crashed shortly after 1:45 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6 near the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Kayson Street in Wheaton-Glenmont. According to a spokesperson from the Montgomery County Department of Police, 4th District officers, and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the scene of the crash on Sunday morning, where they found a single-vehicle crash scen…
Silver Spring Hit-Run Driver Indicted For Running Red Light, Crosswalk Crash, Police Say Silver Spring Hit-Run Driver Indicted For Running Red Light, Crosswalk Crash, Police Say
Silver Spring Hit-Run Driver Indicted For Running Red Light, Crosswalk Crash, Police Say Authorities say that a 22-year-old man has been charged in a 10-count indictment in Maryland for a felony hit-and-run crash in May that left his victim with potentially life-threatening injuries. Silver Spring resident Davee Mannah Kromah was charged this week for a hit-and-run collision with the lead charges of felony hit-and-run and life-threatening injury resulting from driving a motor vehicle in a criminally negligent manner, officials announced. At approximately 9:50 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, investigators from the Montgomery County Department of Police said that Kromah was driving nort…
Man Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle In Montgomery County Man Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle In Montgomery County
Man Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle In Montgomery County A 39-year-old man has died following a fatal pedestrian collision in Gaithersburg, authorities say. The victim was struck in the area of Midcounty Highway and Miller Fall Road around 8:42 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22, according to Montgomery County police. Investigators say that the victim, who was located in the roadway, was hit by a red Saturn Aura. The driver of the striking vehicle remained on scene following the collision. CRU detectives are working to locate the victim’s next of kin. His name will be released following proper notification of next of kin. The Collision Reconstruction Unit…
Police ID Silver Spring Woman Who Died In Two-Car Montgomery County Crash Police ID Silver Spring Woman Who Died In Two-Car Montgomery County Crash
Police ID Silver Spring Woman Who Died In Two-Car Montgomery County Crash Police have identified the elderly Silver Spring woman killed in a two-vehicle collision, authorities say. Henrietta Gomez, 91, was attempting to turn left onto Baltimore Road from westbound Norbeck Road when she was struck by an eastbound vehicle around 10 a.m., Monday, July 25, according to Montgomery County police. Gomez was rushed to a hospital where she was initially stabilized, but later succumbed to her injuries, officials announced on Thursday, July 28. The Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this collision. Anyone with information regarding this collision is ask…
Driver Killed In Montgomery County Crash ID'd Driver Killed In Montgomery County Crash ID'd
Driver Killed In Montgomery County Crash ID'd Detectives have released the identity of the driver who was killed in a traffic collision in Montgomery County, authorities announced. Sam Mingsan Chen, 79, of Rockville, was attempting to make a left turn at the intersection of Stoney Creek Road and River Road when their Toyota was struck around 1:50 p.m., Wednesday, July 13, according to Montgomery County officials. The driver of the white 2019 Ford F-550 that struck Chen's Camry was traveling west on River Road when the Camry pulled out in front of them to head east, police said. Chen was pronounced dead at the scene. This is an active…
Police ID Pair Killed In Gaithersburg Crash Police ID Pair Killed In Gaithersburg Crash
Police ID Pair Killed In Gaithersburg Crash A violent collision in Montgomery County has left two people dead, authorities say. Silver Springs residents Prabodh Vaid, 79, and Nirmala Vaid, 77, were pronounced dead at the scene after their vehicle was hit while attempting to make a turn from Georgia Avenue onto May Street, around 7:44 p.m., Monday, July 11, according to Montgomery County police. The Vaid's Toyota Camry was pushed off the road into the yard of a nearby home after being struck. The driver of the Jeep sustained minor injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital. This is an active and ongoing investigation. The Col…
Virginia Man Dies In Gaithersburg Crash Virginia Man Dies In Gaithersburg Crash
Virginia Man Dies In Gaithersburg Crash A Virginia man has been identified as the victim in a fatal single-vehicle crash in Maryland over the weekend, authorities say. Rene Rivas Quinteros, 45, from Winchester, Virginia was killed when the vehicle he was in struck a tree on the 28540 block of Ridge Road around 8:15 a.m., Saturday, June 18, according to Montgomery County Police. The driver of the 2007 Toyota Camry was traveling southbound when it crossed the northbound lanes, leaving the roadway and hitting the tree for unknown reasons. Quinteros was pronounced dead on the scene. The driver of the Toyota Camry sustained minor inj…
Bicyclist Critical After Crash With Tractor Trailer In Maryland Bicyclist Critical After Crash With Tractor Trailer In Maryland
Bicyclist Critical After Crash With Tractor Trailer In Maryland A bicyclist was hospitalized in critical condition after being struck by a tractor trailer in Montgomery County Friday, March 11, authorities said. The male was riding a black and blue Haro bicycle when he struck the back of the trailer, causing him to fall and get struck by the trailer at the intersection of Frederick Road and Stringtown Road in Germantown just before 4:30 p.m., county police said. Both were heading north on Frederick Road passing Stringtown Road. The driver of the tractor trailer remained on scene and was uninjured. The bicyclist was transported to an area hosp…
Police ID Driver Killed In Damascus Crash Despite Efforts Of Off-Duty Officer Police ID Driver Killed In Damascus Crash Despite Efforts Of Off-Duty Officer
Police ID Driver Killed In Damascus Crash Despite Efforts Of Off-Duty Officer Authorities have identified the victim killed in a crash last week in Damascus as a 29-year-old man from Owings Mill. Sagar Yogeshkumar Rami was heading south on Ridge Road in a 2014 Toyota Corolla when he crossed over the center line and sideswiped a 2004 Honda Pilot heading north around 4:40 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, Montgomery County police said. Rami then struck a 2004 Toyota Sienna also heading north on Ridge Road, authorities said. The driver that vehicle was extricated and hospitalized, where he remained as of Monday, Feb. 28 in stable condition. The driver and the two occu…
Driver Dies In Damascus Crash Despite Efforts Of Off-Duty Officer: Police Driver Dies In Damascus Crash Despite Efforts Of Off-Duty Officer: Police
Driver Dies In Damascus Crash Despite Efforts Of Off-Duty Officer: Police Authorities have identified the victim killed in a crash last week in Damascus as a 29-year-old man from Owings Mill. Sagar Yogeshkumar Rami was heading south on Ridge Road in a 2014 Toyota Corolla when he crossed over the center line and sideswiped a 2004 Honda Pilot heading north around 4:40 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, Montgomery County police said. Rami then struck a 2004 Toyota Sienna also heading north on Ridge Road, authorities said. The driver that vehicle was extricated and hospitalized, where he remained as of Monday, Feb. 28 in stable condition. The driver and the two occu…
Trespasser Laying In Rockville Red Roof Inn Parking Lot Run Over By Car: Police Trespasser Laying In Rockville Red Roof Inn Parking Lot Run Over By Car: Police
Trespasser Laying In Rockville Red Roof Inn Parking Lot Run Over By Car: Police A trespasser in a Red Roof Inn parking lot was in serious condition after being run over by a vehicle earlier this month, authorities in Montgomery County said. Rockville were called to the motel on Shady Grove Road on reports of a trespassing when they got a second call saying the suspect had been struck by a car in the lot around 9:30 p.m. on Feb. 3, county police said. There, officers found the man lying in the parking lot with trauma to his body. The victim was transported to an area hospital in serious condition. Investigation has determined that for unknown reasons the pedestrian lai…
Maryland Driver Who Denied Treatment At Crash Scene Dies Next Day: Police Maryland Driver Who Denied Treatment At Crash Scene Dies Next Day: Police
Maryland Driver Who Denied Treatment At Crash Scene Dies Next Day: Police A 44-year-old Maryland driver who refused medical treatment after a motor vehicle crash was later found unresponsive and died the next day, authorities said. Edwin Portillo was involved in the crash at the intersection of Watkins Mill Road and Crested Iris Drive in Gaithersburg on Jan. 8 around 2 p.m., Montgomery County police said. He denied medical care, but around 5:45 p.m., firefighters were called to the 19300 block of Montgomery Village Avenue for an unresponsive person, where they found Portillo. Portillo died the next day due to injuries suffered in the crash. The Montgomery …
Montgomery County Woman Killed In Hit-Run: Police Montgomery County Woman Killed In Hit-Run: Police
Montgomery County Woman Killed In Hit-Run: Police A Montgomery County woman has been killed in a fatal hit and run and police are asking for the public's help in identifying the car involved. Luz Marina Roa, 59, was killed in the fatal collision that happened at the intersection of Veirs Mill Road and Ferrara Avenue, on Jan. 17, according to Montgomery County Police. The suspect’s vehicle is described as a light blue 2012-2015 Volkswagen Passat. Anyone with information regarding the suspect or this crime is asked to call the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 240-773-6620 or 240-773-TIPS (8477), or contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery Count…
Updated With Photos: One Killed, Two Injured In Crash Updated With Photos: One Killed, Two Injured In Crash
Updated With Photos: One Killed, Two Injured In Crash A man was killed and two others were hospitalized after a Ford F150 rear-ended a tractor-trailer, state police said. It happened on Friday, June 5 in Rockland County at about 9:30 p.m., on the Garden State Parkway southbound, at mile marker 1.6 in Chestnut Ridge. The investigation at the scene revealed that Westchester County resident Edgar E. Cevellos Vega, 48, of Harrison, was operating a 2004 Ford F150 southbound, in the right lane, when he rear-ended a 2016 Freightliner tractor-trailer, state police said. The operator of the tractor-trailer, William M. Crawford, 54, of Phenix City, Ala…
Westchester Man Among Two Injured In Fatal Rockland Crash Westchester Man Among Two Injured In Fatal Rockland Crash
Westchester Man Among Two Injured In Fatal Rockland Crash A man was killed and two others were hospitalized after a Ford F150 rear-ended a tractor-trailer, state police said. It happened on Friday, June 5 in Rockland County at about 9:30 p.m., on the Garden State Parkway southbound, at mile marker 1.6 in Chestnut Ridge. The investigation at the scene revealed that Westchester County resident Edgar E. Cevellos Vega, 48, of Harrison, was operating a 2004 Ford F150 southbound, in the right lane, when he rear-ended a 2016 Freightliner tractor-trailer, state police said. The operator of the tractor-trailer, William M. Crawford, 54, of Phenix City, Ala…