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Woman Injured After Shots Fired During Apparent Road Rage Incident on 270 in Frederick Co.

Published November 7, 2022 at 9:22AM

Per the Maryland State Police: (Nov 07, 2022 ) Maryland State Police are searching for the person who fired shots at a vehicle in Frederick County this evening that injured a woman during an apparent road rage incident. The victim, not being identified at this time, was driving a dark blue Jeep Wrangler at the time of the incident. She was transported by medevac to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore where she is receiving treatment for the injuries sustained in the incident.

The victim told Maryland state troopers from the Frederick Barrack that shortly before 7:45 p.m. today, she was traveling on I-270 North near the 26-mile marker. The suspect vehicle was driving behind her and flashing high beams.The victim said he changed lanes and was adjacent with her vehicle when the driver displayed a gun and fired shots into the victim’s car. She was struck in the leg. The suspect vehicle then continued driving northbound on I-270 in Frederick. Police do not have a vehicle or suspect description at this time. Troopers examining the area where the incident occurred found evidence indicating multiple shots may have been fired. The victim was traveling alone.

Vehicle Fire on I495 Closes Several Lanes Tuesday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published November 1, 2022 at 8:33AM

Vehicle Fire OL I495 Beltway between University Boulevard & Colesville Road, @mcfrs PE716, A716, PE719, T716 on scene, some lanes blocked @MDSHA @MDSP https://t.co/kaP7HvfeIF

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) November 1, 2022

Traffic: List of Upcoming Lane Closures And Planned Construction in Montgomery County

By Patrick Herron

Published October 28, 2022 at 5:57PM

Below is a list of current scheduled construction and lane closures in Montgomery County that could affect your commute, courtesy of the Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation. All work is performed […]

Overturned Amazon Truck Closes Several Lanes of I-495

By Patrick Herron

Published October 23, 2022 at 12:08PM | Updated October 23, 2022 at 3:18PM

UPDATE: All lanes are now open on the outer loop I-495 after this morning’s crash involving an Amazon truck.

An overturned Amazon truck with spill has closed several lanes on the outer loop of I-495 between Georgia Ave (exit 31) and Connecticut Ave (exit 33), according to the Maryland State Highway Administration. The incident occurred around 6am on Sunday morning and as of 12pm, only a single left lane gets by, according to @WTOPTraffic on twitter.

Maryland State Police Arrest Seven People After Protests Shut Down I-495 In Montgomery County

By Patrick Herron

Published October 10, 2022 at 3:39PM | Updated October 16, 2022 at 9:28AM

Per the Maryland State Police: (ROCKVILLE, MD) – Maryland State Police arrested seven people after a group of protestors shut down a portion of Interstate 495 this morning in Montgomery County. Shortly before 10:30 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Rockville Barrack responded to inner loop of I-495 at U.S. Route 29 following multiple calls of protestors dressed in neon vests holding signs and blocking the road. According to a preliminary investigation, more than 10 pedestrians were sitting in the road and blocking all lanes of traffic. Several other protestors were walking around and holding signs.

Troopers from the Rockville and College Park barracks, with assistance from Montgomery County Police, asked the protestors multiple times to leave so they could be issued a criminal citation. After several warnings, those who did not comply were arrested without incident.In all, seven people were arrested at the scene. During the protest, traffic was diverted off the beltway until the road could be cleared. The interstate was reopened by 11:15 a.m. All seven people arrested were charged with obstructing or hindering the free passage of another in a public place or on a public conveyance and failing to obey law enforcement officer who attempts to prevent a disturbance to the public peace. The suspects were identified as:

Traffic: Demonstrators Shut Down I-495 at Route 29, All Traffic Stopped

By Patrick Herron

Published October 10, 2022 at 11:00AM | Updated October 10, 2022 at 7:23PM

Per MCPD: The Montgomery County Police Department is assisting Maryland State Police for a large traffic backup on I495 at Georgia Avenue and Colesville Road. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Expect significant delays.

Traffic advisory – IL495 at Colesville Rd @MontgomeryCoMD currently completely shut down due to protestors in the roadway @MDSP @MDSHA

New Law Takes Effect This Saturday, October 1; Governor Hogan Proclaims October as Move Over Awareness Month

By Patrick Herron

Published September 29, 2022 at 1:46PM

“Moving over and slowing down when passing a vehicle stopped on the highway isn’t just a matter of following the law—it is about saving lives,” said Governor Hogan. “This is especially critical to protect the crews and first responders who are working on the roads within inches of fast-moving traffic. We can all do our part to make sure that everyone gets where they’re going safely.”

The governor is issuing this proclamation today as part of a unified statewide effort—including an event being held this afternoon in Upper Marlboro featuring attendees from the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA), the Maryland General Assembly, and AAA Mid-Atlantic.

Overturned Tractor Trailer Closes Several Lanes of MD200 on Monday

By Patrick Herron

Published September 26, 2022 at 12:08PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to the scene of a collision Monday morning around 10am that involved an overturned tractor trailer. The incident occurred on the ICC (MD200) prior to US-29. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, HazMat is currently on the scene to clean the fuel spill (Maryland Department of Energy is pumping off 150 gallons of diesel.)

I-270 & Beltway Toll Lanes to Be Built By Tutor Perini

By MCS Staff

Published September 22, 2022 at 8:18AM

Tutor Perini Corporation, a civil, building and specialty construction company, announced that it has been selected by Accelerate Maryland Partners LLC (“AM Partners”) as the design and construction contractor for Phase 1 South of the New American Legion Bridge I-270 Traffic Relief Plan, one of the largest civil works projects ever undertaken in the United States. Tutor Perini was selected by AM Partners to design and construct both the Phase 1 South A and Phase 1 South B components of the project. Tutor Perini’s team includes O&G Industries (for Phase 1 South A), the Company’s subsidiary – Lunda Construction (for Phase 1 South B), as well as Parsons Corporation as the lead designer for both Phase 1 South A and B components.

Phase 1 South and Phase 1 North of the New American Legion Bridge I-270 Traffic Relief Plan are expected to generate $12.6 billion in construction-related economic activity, support 43,400 job-years of employment (a job-year is one job lasting for one year) and boost regional labor income by more than $3.3 billion, based on a 2022 assessment report conducted by the Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University. Phase 1 South is a multi-billion dollar construction project.

Brookeville Road Closure Extended Into November

By Cordell Pugh

Published September 20, 2022 at 5:17PM

On September 19, the Maryland State Highway Administration announced that the current closure of Brookeville Road, between Georgia Avenue (MD-97) ,and Grayheaven Manor Road, has been extended through late November. According to the State Highway Administration, the newly–extended duration of the Brookeville Road closure will allow contractors to efficiently complete Brookeville Bypass construction tasks.

MD 97 has a 90-degree curve at Market Street, which is accompanied by a steep hill.

California Man Charged with Illegal Possession of Firearm Following Traffic Stop

By Patrick Herron

Published September 20, 2022 at 1:22PM

On Friday, September 16, 2022, at approximately 6:21 p.m., officers were patrolling the area of Shady Grove Rd. when they observed a silver 2020 Nissan Altima commit a traffic violation. Officers followed the Nissan and pulled it over in the area of I-270 north and Montgomery Village Ave. Officers approached the Nissan and made contact with Walter Prince, who was an occupant in the Nissan. Officers then obtained probable cause to search the Nissan.

A search of the Nissan revealed a Glock 9mm handgun attached to a kit that allowed the Glock to fire fully automatic. In addition, a loaded drum magazine, a thirty-round magazine, two 10-round magazines and multiple rounds of ammunition were recovered from the Nissan.