MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Councilman David Marks on Friday announced that a raised pedestrian crosswalk will be constructed in Middle River. “I’m happy to announce that a raised pedestrian crosswalk will be constructed at Orems Elementary School in Middle River this summer or fall,” said Councilman Marks. “The crosswalk will hopefully improve public safety and slow speeds on a busy corridor used […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced the distribution of nearly $1 million in state highway safety grants to 33 organizations and law enforcement agencies for initiatives to promote pedestrian and bicyclist safety and local strategic highway safety plans. Funds will be dispersed by the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office. “These highway safety grants are […]
DUNDALK, MD—Police say a pedestrian was struck and killed in Dundalk on Friday night. At just after 9:45 p.m. on June 30, 2023, officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to a reported pedestrian crash that occurred near the intersection of Merritt Boulevard and Rabon Avenue (21222). Detectives have determined that 60-year-old Robert Bryden was struck by a 2011 […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration this week released the state’s first Pedestrian Safety Action Plan, a new tool in the agency’s ongoing efforts to enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety and mobility, and improve multi-modal access for communities across the state. “Maryland’s transportation network must be safe, convenient and accessible for every user in every community,” said […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Preparations are underway for the start of the upcoming beach season, and the Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration and Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office are again partnering with stakeholders to promote pedestrian, bicycle and driver safety in Ocean City. At a press conference on Thursday, the agencies were joined by representatives of the Town of Ocean […]
TOWSON, MD—Police say a pedestrian was struck and killed in eastern Towson over the weekend. At around 3:15 a.m. on Sunday, May 7, 2023, officers responded to a reported pedestrian crash that occurred near the intersection of East Joppa Road and Loch Raven Boulevard. Investigators have determined that 53-year-old Earl Preston III was struck by a 2018 Acura TLX that […]
ROSEDALE, MD—Police say a pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle in Rosedale on Friday night. At just before 10:30 p.m. on May 5, 2023, officers responded to the 8500-block of Pulaski Highway (21237) in reference to a pedestrian being struck. When police arrived, they located an adult male suffering from life-threatening injuries. Medics transported 65-year-old Ronald Kucharczyk to […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Friday morning crash involving a pedestrian in Middle River. At around 8 a.m. on April 14, 2023, units from White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company responded after a pedestrian was struck near the Royal Farms located on White Marsh Boulevard at Market Way. There has been no word on the patient’s condition […]