Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the 2200blk of McAuliffe Dr., near Meadow Hall Drive, in Rockville (near Twinbrook Library), around 7:45am on Thursday, August 10 after a car struck a utility pole and then crashed into a home. According to Rockville Police, “Driver is a 67-year old male, he is not the homeowner. A case of operator error, driver transported with minor injuries, cited for various traffic offenses. Housing inspectors are currently on scene.”
Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer tweeted that the occupied vehicle was in contact with ‘live’ powerlines. We will post an update if additional information becomes available.
Update – McAuliffe Drive, 1 occupied vehicle in contact with ‘live’ powerlines, @mcfrs PE723, SA700, BC703 assisting
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) August 10, 2023