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MCFRS Respond to Single Vehicle Rollover Thursday Afternoon

Published July 6, 2023 at 4:02PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue (MCFRS) responded to a single vehicle rollover on Thursday, July 6. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the incident occurred around 1pm on southbound Georgia Ave at MD200 when the driver of the vehicle apparently failed to navigate the exit ramp. The driver was trapped after the collision and then extricated. We will post an update if additional information becomes available.

(~1p) SB Georgia Av, at MD200, Single vehicle rollover (apparently failed to navigate exit ramp) – trapped & then extricated, @MCFRS_EMIHS A724, PE740, T725, RS742, OC700, EMS704, SA700, DC700 responded pic.twitter.com/xer6X6SPQi

MCFRS Respond to Vehicle Fire Thursday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published July 6, 2023 at 11:50AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a vehicle fire on Thursday, June 6, around 11:30am. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the incident occurred on the outloop I-495 in the area of River Rd, near exit 41. The vehicle was “well-involved” when firefighters arrived at the scene. Some lanes are currently blocked and drivers should expect residual delays.

We will post an update when additional information is available. Photo courtesy of @ch3lsxaa on Instagram.

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.

State Highway Administration to Temporarily Close Ramp from Northbound Rockville Pike to Beltway Outer Loop Disrupting Traffic from June 5-9 for Drainage Project

By Patrick Herron

Published June 1, 2023 at 11:41AM

Per Montgomery County: The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will temporarily close the ramp from northbound MD 355 (Rockville Pike) to the outer loop (westbound) of the Capital Beltway (I-495) for several hours a day next week to complete a drainage project. Work will start Monday, June 5, and will be completed by Friday, June 9, weather permitting.

The ramp will be closed weekdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. During the work, motorists can expect to be detoured using Grosvenor Lane to Cheshire Drive to MD 187 (Old Georgetown Road) and back to the outer loop of I-495. The detour length is approximately 1.7 miles. The State Highway Administration is asking drivers to reduce speeds approaching, and while in, active work zones. Questions about the project can be directed to the SHA District 3 Office at 301-513-7300. For a look at real-time traffic conditions, go to md511.maryland.gov.

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.

Baby Boy Born on I-270 on Thursday

By MCS Staff

Published May 26, 2023 at 3:45PM | Updated May 27, 2023 at 5:38PM

Healthy baby boy Conrad was born on the shoulder of 270N on May 25 at 5:51 PM. Dad reports mom and baby are doing great (photos below).

Heading to the hospital, the paramedics from Rockville Station 23 delivered the baby near exit 9, Sam Eig Highway. Mom and dad report the delivery was very quick and unexpected. Mom’s water broke as the ambulance pulled into their driveway and 20 minutes later a healthy 7lb 8oz, 20 inch baby Conrad made his entrance into the world. Mom and baby are receiving care at Holy Cross Germantown.

Update: Trooper Hospitalized After Being Struck Early Monday in Work Zone; Driver Suspected of Impairment

By Patrick Herron

Published May 22, 2023 at 8:45AM

Per the Maryland State Police: A Maryland state trooper is hospitalized for injuries he sustained early this morning when his patrol vehicle was struck by a driver suspected of impairment while working traffic control in a Montgomery County highway construction zone. The injured trooper, assigned to the College Park Barrack, was working enforcement inside a work zone area in the inner loop of I-495 at University Boulevard with his emergency lights activated. He was transported by ambulance to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center for treatment.

The driver of a white Mercedes SUV is identified as Anthony Bowser, 31, of Washington, D.C. Bowser was transported to Suburban Hospital. Charges are pending the outcome of the investigation and consultation with the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Four Lanes Closed On Portion of I-495 After State Trooper’s SUV Was Struck By Driver; At Least Two Transported to Hospital

By MCS Staff

Published May 22, 2023 at 6:33AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRA) were called to the scene of a collision on between Colesville Rd and New Hampshire Ave on the inner loop of I-495 at approximately 4:30am Monday morning.

According to a 6:15am update by Maryland State Police, “Shortly after 4:30 a.m. a trooper inside of his marked SUV was rear ended while working in a work zone area. He was transported to Shock Trauma. Maryland State Police Crash Team is on the scene. Lanes 1, 2, 3, 4 closed for the investigation. Motorists urged to find alternate routes.” According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, at least two adults were transported to the hospital, including the trooper, one with Pri 2 trauma (non-life-threatening) and one with Pri 3 trauma (non-life-threatening).