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MCFRS Respond to Vehicle Fire on I-270 Sunday Evening

Published October 1, 2023 at 5:24PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a vehicle fire on I-270 on Sunday, October 1 around 5pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire occurred on southbound I-270 between Montrose Road and Old Georgetown Road, in the area of the split. The fire has been extinguished and there are no injuries reported. Some lanes are currently blocked.

We will provide an update if additional information becomes available. Featured image courtesy of @jesssica_leee on Instagram.

Collision Closes Southbound I-270 After Clarksburg Rd on Friday Night

By Patrick Herron

Published September 29, 2023 at 9:01PM

A collision with rollover that occurred Friday night on southbound I-270 between Rt121 and Rt27 has closed all lanes after Clarksburg Rd. The Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security (OEMHS) tweeted the following at 8:45: “Traffic incident closes SB I-270 after Clarksburg Rd (MD121). Expect significant delays and seek alternate route.”

We will provide an update when additional information becomes available. Featured image courtesy of @crystalyu_ on Instagram.

Jackknifed Tractor Trailer on I-495 Saturday Morning; Multiple Collisions Reported Across the County

By Patrick Herron

Published September 23, 2023 at 8:38AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the outer loop of I-495 between Connecticut Ave and Rockville Pike, in the area of Cedar Lane, for the report of a jackknifed tractor with fuel spill on Saturday, September 23, around 8am. According to the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security, this will be an extended incident and drivers should seek an alternate route if possible.

Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer also reported the following collisions between 7-8:30am:

Severe Traffic Alert: All Southbound Lanes of I-270 Closed Near Exit 22

By Patrick Herron

Published August 31, 2023 at 10:53AM | Updated August 31, 2023 at 11:45AM

Traffic incident blocks all southbound lanes of I-270 near Exit 22 for MD-109/Old Hundred Rd. Expect significant delays and follow police direction. Seek alternate route. #MdTraffic pic.twitter.com/EyJ4x56K0K

— Montgomery Co. MD OEMHS (@ReadyMontgomery) August 31, 2023

Collision Closes All Lanes of I-270 S Prior to Democracy Blvd Thursday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published August 10, 2023 at 8:45AM | Updated August 10, 2023 at 9:54AM

Per the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, “Fire department activity blocks 4 lanes of SB I-270 just prior to Exit 1/Democracy Blvd. Only the right lane gets by. Expect significant delays. Seek alternate route. #MdTraffic” We will post an update when additional information is available.

Update – SB I270 Spur IAO Westlake Ter Bridge/ramp, collision, involves several vehicles, incl overturned truck/vehicle, 2patients carrying pesticides, @mcfrs HM707, SU725, BC702, BC704, PE726, PE733, T710, A726, A710, EMS702 PE720 T725, BC7O3 assisting, some lanes blocked

One Dead, Nine Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Tuesday Night

By MCS Staff

Published August 2, 2023 at 5:57AM

Maryland State Police are investigating a multi-vehicle crash in which one person died and nine others were injured late Tuesday evening in Montgomery County.

Per Maryland State Police: Shortly before 11:45 p.m., the Rockville Barrack received numerous calls for a vehicle traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of Interstate 270, near Rockledge Drive. According to a preliminary investigation, a white Mercedes SUV, driven by Jayleen Hannor, 23, of Macon, Georgia, continued southbound in the northbound lanes of I-270, to the outer loop of I-495.

Tractor Trailer Crash Shuts Down I-495S at I-270 Spur

By MCS Staff

Published June 21, 2023 at 7:57PM

Tractor Trailer Crash occurred at I-495 SB (Outer Loop) at the I-270 Spur in Montgomery County, MD. All lanes of the Outer Loop are blocked. Delays are approximately 1.5 miles.

Per our public safety reporter Cordell Pugh, Maryland State Police, Montgomery County Police, and MDSHA working to divert traffic off the Outer Loop of the Beltway (I-495 West) on to MD-187/Old Georgetown Road. Tonight’s crash, which involved 2 tractor-trailers, occurred shortly after 7PM. Featured photo courtesy of MDOT.

Update: All Lanes Reopen on I-270 After Incident Involving Person Threatening to Jump is Resolved

By MCS Staff

Published June 7, 2023 at 1:57PM

All travel lanes have reopened on I-270 after a police incident closed local lanes at Falls Road on Wednesday, June 7. According to Rockville Police, “Around 11:00 a.m. this morning RCPD officers responded to the Northbound exit Ramp at Falls Road for the report of an individual threatening to jump. Out of an abundance of caution, the northbound local lanes were closed down as well as the exit ramp. After about two hours of successful negations, the individual willingly agreed to be taken into police custody and transported for medical assistance. All lanes of traffic have been reopened.”

The Montgomery County MD Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security (OEMHS) tweeted the following at 11:35am on Wednesday, June 7: “Severe Traffic Alert – I-270 NB Local Lanes – Traffic incident closes all northbound local lanes of I-270 at Exit 5 Falls Road. Expect significant delays. Seek alternate route. #mdtraffic”

Severe Traffic Alert: All Northbound Local Lanes of I-270 Closed at Exit 5

By Patrick Herron

Published June 7, 2023 at 11:48AM | Updated June 7, 2023 at 2:45PM

Update: All travel lanes have reopened on I-270 after a police incident closed local lanes at Falls Road on Wednesday, June 7. According to Rockville Police, “Around 11:00 a.m. this morning RCPD officers responded to the Northbound exit Ramp at Falls Road for the report of an individual threatening to jump. Out of an abundance of caution, the northbound local lanes were closed down as well as the exit ramp. After about two hours of successful negations, the individual willingly agreed to be taken into police custody and transported for medical assistance. All lanes of traffic have been reopened.”

Collision Closes Northbound Lanes of I-270 Thursday Evening

By Patrick Herron

Published June 1, 2023 at 8:05PM | Updated June 1, 2023 at 9:03PM

We will post an update when additional information is available. Photo courtesy of IG user @abwrx_ on Instagram.

Driver and Officers Identified in Fatal I-270 Pursuit

By Patrick Herron

Published May 30, 2023 at 4:57PM | Updated May 30, 2023 at 5:18PM

Per the Maryland Attorney General: The Independent Investigations Division of the Office of the Attorney General has identified the decedent and involved officers in the fatal crash that occurred on May 20, 2023, in Montgomery County along I-270. The decedent has been identified as 37-year-old Lawrence White of Washington, D.C.

All the involved officers are with the Montgomery County Police Department. The officers are identified as Sergeant Brett Trahan, a 29-year veteran; Police Officer III Kyle Baxter, a 9-year veteran; Police Officer III Jonathan Johnson, a 5-year veteran; and Police Officer Quinton Bowles, who has approximately a year-and-a-half of law enforcement experience. All of the officers are assigned to the Patrol Services Bureau.