Odenton, MD
Traffic
Police ID Odenton Woman Struck, Killed By Two Hit-Run Drivers In Maryland Police ID Odenton Woman Struck, Killed By Two Hit-Run Drivers In Maryland
Police ID Odenton Woman Struck, Killed By Two Hit-Run Drivers In Maryland Both drivers who struck and killed a 29-year-old pedestrian in Howard County fled the scene and are wanted for hit-and-run, police say. Zulma Maginelly Zepeda Barrientos went ping-ponging between two cars traveling in opposite directions in Elkridge over the weekend, and both drivers sped away following the fatal strike, according to investigators. At approximately 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6, officers were called to the 6200 block of Washington Boulevard when Zepeda Barrientos was struck by a vehicle heading south, then struck again by a second vehicle heading north. Neither driver …

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by Zak Failla
New City, NY
Traffic
Road Closure Alert: Work On Route 9W In Clarkstown To Last For Weeks; Here's When Road Closure Alert: Work On Route 9W In Clarkstown To Last For Weeks; Here's When
Road Closure Alert: Work On Route 9W In Clarkstown To Last For Weeks; Here's When A busy stretch of Route 9W will be close nightly for weeks. The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists in Rockland County of the closure in Clarkstown between Short Clove Avenue and Route 304. The closures, starting Monday, Sept. 9, will be nightly between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. and last through Friday, Sept. 20, to facilitate construction activities, weather permitting. Motorists should anticipate delays and follow the posted detour.

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by Joe Lombardi
Davidsonville, MD
Traffic
Emergency Roadwork Shuts Down Lanes On Route 50 In Anne Arundel County Emergency Roadwork Shuts Down Lanes On Route 50 In Anne Arundel County
Emergency Roadwork Shuts Down Lanes On Route 50 In Anne Arundel County Emergency roadwork led to lane closures on US Route 50 in Anne Arundel County on Monday afternoon.  As of 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 9 the two right lanes were blocked on US 50 prior to MD 424 in the area of Davidsonville. ALERT - Anne Arundel Co.: Emergency road work closing two right lanes on EB US 50 prior to MD 424. Delays back to US 301/MD 3 https://t.co/nbQrHgBFqw #MDtraffic cg — MD State Highway Adm (@MDSHA) September 9, 2024 Traffic slowed to a crawl as vehicles inched along the highway. The nature of the roadwork and repairs being made was not disclosed by officials. No timelin…

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by Zak Failla
Clinton, MD
Traffic
DUI Driver Kills WSCC Worker In Hillandale: Police DUI Driver Kills WSCC Worker In Hillandale: Police
DUI Driver Kills Wscc Worker In Hillandale: Police A 39-year-old WSCC worker was killed after being struck by a DUI driver early Sunday, Sept. 8 in Montgomery County, police said. Clinton's Ernest Joseph Dyson was working at New Hampshire Avenue and Rodney Road in Hillandale, when he was struck by a 2011 Volkswagen CC around 4:40 a.m., police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.  The driver of a black 2011 Volkswagen CC was reportedly uninjured. Dyson, a WSSC Water employee, was on the job at the time he was struck, according to police. No additional details were provided. To my other son Ernest Dyson I’m lost…

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by Zak Failla
Leonardtown-California, MD
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Driver Airlifted To Hospital Following Head-On, Multi-Vehicle Crash In Leonardtown: Sheriff Driver Airlifted To Hospital Following Head-On, Multi-Vehicle Crash In Leonardtown: Sheriff
Driver Airlifted To Hospital Following Head-On, Multi-Vehicle Crash In Leonardtown: Sheriff A 44-year-old Calvert County man suffered critical injuries in a head-on crash that involved three other vehicles in Leonardtown on Sunday afternoon. Andrew Jason Causey, 44, of Solomons, had to be extricated from his vehicle and airlifted to an area trauma center with life-threatening injuries following a multi-vehicle crash, according to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office. The crash was reported shortly after 4:20 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8 in the northbound lanes of the 22000 block of Three Notch Road that left Causey trapped inside his Ford Focus. Investigators say that Causey was dri…

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by Zak Failla
Mechanicsburg, PA
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Motorcyclist Killed In Crash By Rt 15 Ramps With Rt 114: PennDOT Motorcyclist Killed In Crash By Rt 15 Ramps With Rt 114: PennDOT
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash By Rt 15 Ramps With Rt 114: PennDOT A crash between an SUV and a motorcycle left one person dead on Friday, Sept. 6, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler told Daily Voice.  The fatal crash happened in the westbound lane of South Market Street/Route 114 at the intersection with the ramps to Route 15 at 12:30 p.m., Schreffler explained.  The motorcycle rider died at the scene, according to PennDOT citing police.  The Rt 114 was closed between Gettysburg Pike and the intersection of Bumble Bee Hollow Road/Kim Acres Drive, according to Upper Allen Township Police, and the area w…

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by Jillian Pikora
Manassas, VA
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Medical Emergency To Blame For Death Of Driver Who Crashed At Manassas Intersection, Police Say Medical Emergency To Blame For Death Of Driver Who Crashed At Manassas Intersection, Police Say
Medical Emergency To Blame For Death Of Driver Who Crashed At Manassas Intersection, Police Say A medical emergency is believed to have been the cause of a crash that claimed the life of a 61-year-old man in Prince William County, police say. At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4, crash investigators responded to the area of Centreville Road and Leland Road in Manassas, where there was a single-vehicle crash reported involving a Jeep Grand Cherokee. According to the Prince William County Police Department, the driver was heading south on Centreville Road when it is believed he suffered a medical emergency. The vehicle crossed over both lanes of traffic before leaving the r…

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by Zak Failla
Chevy Chase, MD
Traffic
Tractor-Trailer Fire Ties Up Traffic On I-495 In Montgomery County Tractor-Trailer Fire Ties Up Traffic On I-495 In Montgomery County
Tractor-Trailer Fire Ties Up Traffic On I-495 In Montgomery County Some lanes on I-495 were temporarily shut down on Friday afternoon when a tractor-trailer caught fire in Montgomery County. First responders were called shortly before noon on Sept. 6 to the eastbound lanes of the interstate, where the rear of the truck caught fire, leading to lane closures, officials said. .@mcfrs is operating on the inner loop between Conn and Georgia for a large vehicle fire. Crews located a tractor trailer fire with tractor portion involved only at this time. Traffic is closed at the moment on the beltway at that location. No hazardous materials. @mcfrsPIO — Pazos@mc…

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by Zak Failla
North Salem, NY
Traffic
Stretch Of Route 116/121 In North Salem Reopens: Alternating Traffic To Continue For Weeks Stretch Of Route 116/121 In North Salem Reopens: Alternating Traffic To Continue For Weeks
Stretch Of Route 116/121 In North Salem Reopens: Alternating Traffic To Continue For Weeks Although a section of a well-traveled roadway in Northern Westchester has reopened to motorists after months, an alternating traffic pattern will continue for weeks, officials announced.  The stretch of Route 116/121 in North Salem between Baxter Road and the intersection of Route 121 (Peach Lake Road) and Route 116 (Titicus Road) reopened to traffic on Wednesday, Sept. 4 after being closed in July for a culvert replacement, according to North Salem Supervisor Warren Lucas. Earlier Report - Section Of Route 121/116 In North Salem To Close For Extended Time: Here's Where Although …

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by Ben Crnic
Upper Marlboro, MD
Traffic
Pedestrian Involved In Crash Killed After Walking Into Traffic: Maryland State Police Pedestrian Involved In Crash Killed After Walking Into Traffic: Maryland State Police
Pedestrian Involved In Crash Killed After Walking Into Traffic: Maryland State Police A person involved in a crash early on Friday morning was killed in Prince George's County after walking into traffic, Maryland State Police say. Shortly after 5:30 a.m. on Sept. 6, troopers were called to the northbound lanes of Crain Highway near Croom Road to investigate a fatal crash involving a pedestrian. Police say that the person was involved in a prior crash, and for unknown reasons, walked into a lane of traffic and was struck by a Ford traveling north along the highway. No details about the pedestrian have been released. The driver was uninjured. The crash resulted in closures o…

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by Zak Failla
Woodbridge, VA
Traffic
Speeding Motorcyclist Killed After Losing Control And Being Struck By Truck In Woodbridge Speeding Motorcyclist Killed After Losing Control And Being Struck By Truck In Woodbridge
Speeding Motorcyclist Killed After Losing Control And Being Struck By Truck In Woodbridge Speed is believed to be a factor in a crash involving a motorcyclist who lost control and was struck by a Mack truck in Prince William County on Thursday afternoon, police say. Woodbridge resident Melanie Ruby Morales, 23, has been identified as the rider who was killed after sliding and being run over by a Triangle man driving a Roll-off Dumpster truck. According to the Prince William Police Department, shortly before 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 5, Morales was traveling west on Old Bridge Road near Occoquan Road at a high rate of speed when the operator "lost control and separated from the mot…

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by Zak Failla
Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
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Emergency Construction Shuts Route 17 Exit Ramp In Hasbrouck Heights Emergency Construction Shuts Route 17 Exit Ramp In Hasbrouck Heights
Emergency Construction Shuts Route 17 Exit Ramp In Hasbrouck Heights An exit ramp off Route 17 was closed Thursday afternoon, Sept. 5 due to emergency construction, the NJDOT website shows. As of 5 p.m., the ramp to Terrace Avenue/Polifly Road in Hasbrouck Heights along the northbound side of the highway was closed. A reason for the construction was not provided.

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by Cecilia Levine
Waldorf, MD
Traffic
Sheriff IDs 38-Year-Old Waldorf Pedestrian Killed In Charles County Dump Truck Crash (UPDATED) Sheriff IDs 38-Year-Old Waldorf Pedestrian Killed In Charles County Dump Truck Crash (UPDATED)
Sheriff IDs 38-Year-Old Waldorf Pedestrian Killed In Charles County Dump Truck Crash (Updated) New details have been released by the Charles County Sheriff's Office after a 38-year-old Waldorf man was killed in a crash involving a dump truck on Wednesday afternoon. Ricky Dontaye Wilson has been identified by investigators as the person who was pronounced dead at the scene after being struck by the truck while crossing the street outside of a crosswalk. Members of the sheriff's office responded to a stretch of Middletown Road near Lyles Place in Waldorf shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 4, where there was a reported fatal crash. Investigators say that it was determined Wilson was stru…

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by Zak Failla
Lorton, VA
Traffic
Fairfax County Tractor-Trailer Driver Charged After Smashing Through I-64 Sign: VSP Fairfax County Tractor-Trailer Driver Charged After Smashing Through I-64 Sign: VSP
Fairfax County Tractor-Trailer Driver Charged After Smashing Through I-64 Sign: VSP A truck driver from Fairfax County was charged with reckless driving after crashing into a highway sign on Thursday morning, state police say. Virginia State Police troopers were called shortly after 9:30 a.m. to a stretch of the westbound lanes on I-64 in Henrico County, when Lorton resident Richard Houston, Jr. , 62 struck the sign at exit 200. Virginia State Police According to investigators, the tractor-trailer was heading west on the interstate when the raised bed of the truck struck the overhead traffic sign, which separated the bed and the cab of the truck, leaving it upright …

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by Zak Failla
Port Chester, NY
Traffic
Water Main Work To Cause Months-Long Closure, Traffic Impacts On Street In Port Chester Water Main Work To Cause Months-Long Closure, Traffic Impacts On Street In Port Chester
Water Main Work To Cause Months-Long Closure, Traffic Impacts On Street In Port Chester Part of a busy Westchester County road will be affected by closures and lane restrictions for months as crews work to install a new water main.  A stretch of Putnam Avenue in Port Chester between King Street and Willett Avenue will be either restricted to one eastbound lane or closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the foreseeable future, Port Chester Police announced on Thursday, Sept. 5.  The traffic impacts come as a result of water provider Veolia's effort to install a larger water main to serve its customers, the department said.  The project is estimated to take a few months…

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by Ben Crnic
Edison, NJ
Traffic
Tractor-Trailer Fire Shuts Down Most Lanes On Route 1 In Edison (DEVELOPING) Tractor-Trailer Fire Shuts Down Most Lanes On Route 1 In Edison (DEVELOPING)
Tractor-Trailer Fire Shuts Down Most Lanes On Route 1 In Edison (Developing) A tractor-trailer caught fire in Edison, shutting down most lanes of a busy road during morning rush hour, officials said. The fire happened on Route 1 south of the intersection with Grandview Avenue on Thursday, Sept. 5, the state Department of Transportation said. An alert was posted about the incident at 8:28 a.m. The NJDOT reported all northbound lanes of Route 1 were closed. Three southbound lanes were shut down, leaving only one lane open. A video posted on Facebook showed heavy smoke and flames coming from the scene. Stay with Daily Voice for updates on this developing story.

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

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by Zak Failla
Elizabethtown, PA
Traffic
Road Reopens After Crash In Elizabethtown: Police (UPDATE) Road Reopens After Crash In Elizabethtown: Police (UPDATE)
Road Reopens After Crash In Elizabethtown: Police (Update) A detour was put in place in Elizabethtown on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 4, area police announced.  Travelers were asked to avoid the area of South Market Street between Plum Street and College Avenue will be closed due to a traffic crash, the Elizabethtown Borough Police said in a release at 2:16 p.m.  "Traffic is being detoured and motorists should expect delays," police said. Commercial Motor Vehicles were asked to completely avoid the area.  This closure was estimated to clear in three to four hours. The roadway reopened at 6:04 p.m., according to an updated release by…

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by Jillian Pikora
Gaithersburg, MD
Traffic
Two Injured In Rollover Crash That Led To Delays For Drivers In Gaithersburg Two Injured In Rollover Crash That Led To Delays For Drivers In Gaithersburg
Two Injured In Rollover Crash That Led To Delays For Drivers In Gaithersburg Some lanes were closed following a crash in Montgomery County that left a vehicle on its side and two people trapped inside on Wednesday afternoon. First responders were called shortly before 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 4 to the intersection of Clopper Road and Quince Orchard in Gaithersburg, where there was a reported crash with an entrapment. Officers and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel were met at the scene by a vehicle on its side with the driver and passenger both trapped. 💥Aerial photo of crash at Clopper Road (MD 117) and Quince Orchard Road (MD 124). @mcfrsPIO #mcpd @TheMoCoS…

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by Zak Failla
Jackson, NJ
Traffic
SUV Driver Killed, Passenger Injured In Jackson Township Crash With Dump Truck: Police SUV Driver Killed, Passenger Injured In Jackson Township Crash With Dump Truck: Police
SUV Driver Killed, Passenger Injured In Jackson Township Crash With Dump Truck: Police One person was killed and another was injured when an SUV and a dump truck crashed in Jackson Township, authorities said. The SUV driver died in the crash on Cassville Road (County Route 571) on Wednesday, Sept. 4, police Chief Matthew Kunz confirmed to Daily Voice. Officers responded to the wreck at around 12:05 p.m. An SUV passenger was seriously injured in the crash that also involved a commercial dump truck. The passenger was airlifted to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune for treatment.  The crash closed Cassville Road between Leesville and Freehold roads, police said. …

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by Chris Spiker
Annandale, VA
Traffic
Driver Charged For Causing Triple Fatal Crash In Annandale: Police Driver Charged For Causing Triple Fatal Crash In Annandale: Police
Driver Charged For Causing Triple Fatal Crash In Annandale: Police A 71-year-old driver has been arrested in connection to a triple fatal crash in Fairfax County in February, authorities announced on Wednesday. Tei Hu, 71, of Fairfax, was attempting to make a left turn onto the westbound lanes of Braddock Road from Badfield Drive in Annadale on Feb. 4 and was struck by a vehicle heading east on Braddock Road, leading to a crash that resulted in three deaths. Google Maps street view Those killed in the crash have been identified by police as: Yan Zhou, 68, of Burke, Yun Hu, 72, of Annandale, and Hong Tang, 63, of Fairfax.  At approximately 9:40 a.m.…

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by Zak Failla
Armonk, NY
Traffic
Lane Reduction To Slow Traffic On I-684 In North Castle: Here's Where Lane Reduction To Slow Traffic On I-684 In North Castle: Here's Where
Lane Reduction To Slow Traffic On I-684 In North Castle: Here's Where Traffic on a stretch of I-684 in Westchester and Fairfield counties is set to be affected by a series of lane reductions, officials announced.  Both directions of Interstate 684 in North Castle and Greenwich, between Exit 2 (Route 120) and Exit 3 (Route 22) will be reduced to one lane on Wednesday, Sept. 4, and Thursday, Sept. 5, the New York State Department of Transportation announced.  The lane closures will be put into place between 8 p.m. on Wednesday and 5 a.m. on Thursday.  The traffic impacts will allow crews to perform bridge work, officials said. 

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by Ben Crnic
Ellicott City, MD
Traffic
Traffic Delayed For Miles On US-29 Following Crash That Shut Down Roadway In Howard County Traffic Delayed For Miles On US-29 Following Crash That Shut Down Roadway In Howard County
Traffic Delayed For Miles On US-29 Following Crash That Shut Down Roadway In Howard County A crash on US-29 shut down the roadway on Tuesday afternoon in advance of the afternoon commute in Howard County, officials say. An alert was issued at approximately 3:45 p.m. on Sept. 3 following a reported crash with injuries that left all northbound lanes blocked. Traffic was delayed approximately three miles initially. Maryland DOT According to the Metropolitan Area Transportation Operations Coordination, traffic is being diverted to MD-100. No details about the crash were provided.  Check Daily Voice for updates. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contri…

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by Zak Failla
Fredericksburg, VA
Traffic
Overturned Truck, Debris Spill Causes Delays On I-95 In Virginia Overturned Truck, Debris Spill Causes Delays On I-95 In Virginia
Overturned Truck, Debris Spill Causes Delays On I-95 In Virginia Traffic was tied up on Tuesday when an overturned dump truck spilled debris on I-95 in Spotsylvania, according to the Virginia DOT.  An alert was issued by VDOT Fredericksburg at around 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 3 advising that some southbound lanes of the interstate were blocked by a crash in the area of exit 130/Route 3, leading to delays. The southbound local lanes exit from the 95 Express Lanes is closed following the earlier crash. The thru lane exit remains open. https://t.co/6HTMcteNqf — VA Express Lanes (@VAExpressLanes) September 3, 2024 As of 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, o…

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by Zak Failla
Stafford, VA
Traffic
Motorcyclist Clocked At Nearly 100 MPH Busted For DUI, Weapons Offenses In Stafford: Sheriff Motorcyclist Clocked At Nearly 100 MPH Busted For DUI, Weapons Offenses In Stafford: Sheriff
Motorcyclist Clocked At Nearly 100 MPH Busted For DUI, Weapons Offenses In Stafford: Sheriff A speeding motorcyclist was busted for an alleged DUI in Virginia after being clocked going nearly 100 mph over the holiday weekend, according to the sheriff's office. Bradley Kurtz, 26, of Goldvein, readily admitted to consuming beers and booze before getting on his bike and taking off, leading to his arrest for intoxicated driving and weapons offenses. A deputy from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office on patrol in the 3000 block of Warrenton Road in Fredericksburg spotted Kurtz at around 2:40 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31 going just under 100 mph, according to a spokesperson from the agency,…

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by Zak Failla
Port Chester, NY
Traffic
Oversized Tractor Trailer Knocks Down Wires At Port Chester Intersection, Causes Closure Oversized Tractor Trailer Knocks Down Wires At Port Chester Intersection, Causes Closure
Oversized Tractor Trailer Knocks Down Wires At Port Chester Intersection, Causes Closure A busy Westchester intersection is closed thanks to fallen wires knocked over by a tractor-trailer, officials said.  The intersection of South Main Street and Grace Church Street in Port Chester is closed to traffic following a crash, village officials announced on Tuesday, Sept. 3 around 7 a.m.  According to officials, an oversized tractor-trailer struck the overhead Optimum Cable lines in the intersection and knocked them to the ground.  As a result of the crash, residents and businesses in the area should expect to be without television, internet, or landlines for most of…

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by Ben Crnic
Temple Hills-Camp Springs, MD
Traffic
One Dead, Three Hospitalized In Temple Hills Crash, Police Say (DEVELOPING) One Dead, Three Hospitalized In Temple Hills Crash, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
One Dead, Three Hospitalized In Temple Hills Crash, Police Say (Developing) Four people were rushed to area hospitals - one of whom died - following a two-vehicle crash on Saturday morning in Prince George's County, police say. At approximately 9:45 a.m. on Aug. 31, the northbound lanes of Branch Avenue were closed between Beech Road and Auth Way in Temple Hills during a crash investigation. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, two vehicles crashed at the intersection, sending four of to the hospital. One of the drivers, described only as an adult male, was pronounced dead shortly thereafter. The events leading up to the fatal crash were sti…

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by Zak Failla
Port Chester, NY
Traffic
Truck Hits Pole, Causes 'Significant' Traffic Issues In Port Chester Truck Hits Pole, Causes 'Significant' Traffic Issues In Port Chester
Truck Hits Pole, Causes 'Significant' Traffic Issues In Port Chester Traffic is being diverted from a busy Westchester intersection due to a fallen electrical pole felled by a truck. The crash happened on Friday afternoon, Aug. 30, when a truck hit a pole and knocked it over at the intersection of South Main Street, Purdy Avenue, and Grace Church Street in Port Chester, village officials announced around 2:45 p.m.  The incident is causing "significant traffic issues," officials said, adding that motorists in the area should avoid the area and use alternate routes.  Con Edison is now at the scene and coming up with a plan to replace the pole and re…

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by Ben Crnic
Bellport-Brookhaven-East Patchogue, NY
Traffic
Weeks-Long LIE Closures Set To Start In Brookhaven: Here's When Weeks-Long LIE Closures Set To Start In Brookhaven: Here's When
Weeks-Long LIE Closures Set To Start In Brookhaven: Here's When A stretch of the Long Island Expressway is scheduled to be closed for roadwork. The New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) is advising motorists of weeknight closures on I-495 in the town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, weather permitting, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 3, for approximately 10 weeks to facilitate concrete pavement repairs: Eastbound between Exits 64 (Route 112) and Exit 67 (Yaphank Road/Suffolk Route 21), two lanes will be closed from 8 p.m. until 10 p.m. All lanes will be closed and detoured onto the South Service Road from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. Two lanes will be clos…

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by Joe Lombardi
Wall Township, NJ
Traffic
Bridge Over Manasquan River In Wall Township Closed For Emergency Repairs Bridge Over Manasquan River In Wall Township Closed For Emergency Repairs
Bridge Over Manasquan River In Wall Township Closed For Emergency Repairs A bridge connecting Monmouth and Ocean counties was closed after inspectors discovered it needed emergency repairs, officials said. The bridge on Allenwood-Lakewood Road over the Manasquan River in Wall Township was shut down to traffic on Thursday, Aug. 29, according to a Monmouth County news release. Bridge W-3 is located near Robert L. Brice Memorial Park and about a half-mile south of Atlantic Avenue in Allenwood. The county said a routine inspection uncovered problems with the bridge deck and engineers are evaluating how to quickly and safely reopen it. "Monmouth County is c…

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by Chris Spiker
Annapolis, MD
Traffic
Woman Charged With DUI Months After Causing 23-Vehicle Pile-Up On Bay Bridge: MDTA Police Woman Charged With DUI Months After Causing 23-Vehicle Pile-Up On Bay Bridge: MDTA Police
Woman Charged With DUI Months After Causing 23-Vehicle Pile-Up On Bay Bridge: Mdta Police A 48-year-old woman has reportedly been arrested for allegedly driving under the influence and causing a 23-vehicle chain-reaction crash on the Bay Bridge. Chester resident Gwendolyn Persina has been identified as the reckless driver in a blue Honda Civic who was allegedly speeding, struck another vehicle, and caused the crash that wreaked havoc for some travelers in January. At approximately 7:45 a.m. on Jan. 27 in Queen Anne's County, MDTA Police officers assigned to the Bay Bridge detachment along the westbound lanes, where there was a crash involving nearly two dozen drivers. Th…

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by Zak Failla