Featured Photo Courtesy of TrafFix Devices, Inc.
Around 11AM Monday morning, a Maryland State Highway Administration Contractor was conducting a mobile sweeping operation on Northbound I-270 near West Diamond Avenue (MD-117) in Gaithersburg. As the sweeping convoy was headed northbound, a passing SUV crashed into one of the Contractor’s trucks.
Tow Truck Struck While Clearing Beltway Crash
Photos Courtesy of Montgomery County Fire/Rescue Chief Spokesman Pete Piringer
Latest Beltway Project Increases Roadway Friction, Should Decrease Crashes
Featured Photo Courtesy of the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad
Fire Engine Struck at Beltway Crash Scene
Around 11:30 Monday morning, emergency responders were dispatched to a single vehicle collision on the Outer Loop of the Beltway between Connecticut Avenue and Rockville Pike.
Next Stage of Beltway Overpass Rehabilitation Includes 1 Month of Weeknight Beltway Closures
Beginning at 9PM on Sunday, January 24, Maryland State Highway Administration contractors will begin setting new steel beams as part of the rehabilitation of the Seminary Road bridge over the Beltway, between Connecticut and Georgia Avenues.
Councilmember Evan Glass Hosting Virtual Conference to Discuss Road Safety and Vision Zero
This Saturday from 10AM to 12PM, Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass is hosting a virtual conference discussing road safety and Montgomery County’s implementation of “Vision Zero” to reduce roadway injuries and fatalities.
Car Flips on I-270
Shortly before 5PM Wednesday, a car overturned onto its roof on Northbound I-270 near Montrose Road.
Montgomery County Officer Struck By Car on US-29
Around 10:30PM Wednesday night, Montgomery County Police units were attempting to stop a stolen Honda Civic on Columbia Pike (US-29) near Fairland Road.
Bucket Truck Crashes Through I-270 Barrier, Overturns
Two Suffer Life-Threatening Injuries After Beltway Rollover
Around 1:40PM Saturday, Montgomery and Fairfax County Firefighters responded to the Inner Loop of the Capital Beltway (I-495 North) between Persimmon Tree Road and River Road for a reported overturned vehicle. Responders found a vehicle that had ran off the roadway and struck a large, ground-mounted sign before overturning.
State Trooper Assaulted, Injured on I-270
Shortly after 2PM Friday, the Maryland State Police Rockville Barrack received a call reporting a pedestrian walking on I-270 between Montrose and Falls Roads. Maryland State Troopers responded to the scene and the pedestrian quickly became combative with the first Trooper who arrived.