The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is currently investigating a serious pedestrian collision that resulted in the closure of East-West Highway between Sundale Drive and Rosemary Hills Drive in Silver Spring. The incident was reported to authorities at 8:56 pm on Saturday night.

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Update: All lanes of US-29 (Colesville Rd) between Fenton St and Spring St have reopened. Expect residual delays.

The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) issued a traffic advisory at 7:08 p.m. following an incident involving a pedestrian at the intersection of Spring Street and Colesville Road. The pedestrian, an adult male, was struck and sustained serious injuries. The initial call reporting the incident was received at 6:44 p.m. (more…)


Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were dispatched to the 7100 block of Blanchard Drive in Derwood on Thursday morning for a reported drowning.

According to MCFRS spokesperson David Pazos, upon arrival, crews found an adult male in cardiac arrest. Firefighters and paramedics initiated aggressive CPR and advanced life-saving measures. Despite their efforts, the man could not be resuscitated.


Updated to reflect that the collision is now being investigated as fatal. MCPD has released a statement on the crash.

On Monday night, the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) issued a traffic advisory following a fatal single-vehicle collision on Northbound Great Seneca Highway at Mateny Road in Germantown.


Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) has launched an internal investigation after an employee made an inappropriate comment on a Montgomery County Police Department social media post.  The employee is currently in non-operational status pending the outcome. (more…)


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