Police identify six construction workers killed in fatal I-695 crash in Baltimore County

WOODLAWN, MD—Maryland State Police have identified the six highway workers that were killed in Wednesday afternoon’s fatal pedestrian crash on I-695 in Baltimore County. Emergency medical personnel from the Baltimore County Fire Department pronounced six contractual highway workers dead on the scene. The victims are identified as: Rolando Ruiz, 46, of Laurel Carlos Orlando Villatoro Escobar, 43, of Frederick Jose […]

Two drivers involved in fatal I-695 crash identified

WOODLAWN, MD—Maryland State Police have identified the drivers of two vehicles involved in the fatal Wednesday afternoon crash on I-695 that left six highway workers dead. The driver of the Acura passenger vehicle involved in the crash has been identified as Lisa Adrienna Lea, 54, of Randallstown. Lea was transported by ground to Shock Trauma where she is currently receiving […]

Police: 6 people killed in fatal I-695 crash after driver entered construction zone

UPDATE 2: Police have identified the six highway workers who were killed in this crash. UPDATE: Police have identified the two drivers involved in this crash. Original story below… ——— WOODLAWN, MD—Maryland State Police have released additional information on Wednesday afternoon’s fatal crash that occurred on I-695 in Baltimore County. Emergency personnel pronounced six people dead at the scene. Identities […]

State Highway Administration to begin concrete repairs on westbound Route 40 in Joppa

UPDATE 3: The roadwork is now scheduled to begin on Friday, April 21, 2023. UPDATE 2: Officials say this roadwork has been postponed once again.  A new date has not yet been announced. UPDATE: This roadwork has been postponed and will now begin on April 14, 2023. Original story below… JOPPA, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will […]

State Highway Administration to begin paving on several highways in Baltimore County, Harford County

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin paving sections of six highways in Baltimore and Harford counties starting Monday, March 20th. Weather permitting, all work will be complete by early summer. During paving work, single-lane shifts, lane closures and flagging operations will be in effect within the work zones. In Baltimore County, work will begin on […]

State Highway Administration crews clean up more than 120 tons of debris as Operation Clean Sweep Maryland continues [PHOTOS]

BALTIMORE MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is continuing its litter removal efforts following the launch last month of Operation Clean Sweep Maryland. The statewide initiative nearly doubles the frequency of litter pickup and mowing efforts along Maryland roads. During the first two weeks of the statewide blitz, crews removed more than 120 tons of debris from areas […]

Elected officials clean up portion of White Marsh Boulevard

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Elected officials gathered on Saturday morning to clean up a portion of White Marsh Boulevard. Several bags of litter were gathered during the collective effort. “Many thanks to Delegate Nick Allen, Delegate Ryan Nawrocki, Bradley Lang, and Leo Thuman,” said Councilman David Marks. “We’ll be coordinating with the Maryland State Highway Administration to finish the job.” Additional photos can […]

Maryland State Police identify victim in fatal tanker truck explosion in Frederick County

FREDERICK, MD—Maryland State Police have identified the man who died following a tanker truck explosion last Saturday in Frederick County. The victim has been identified as Ronald Leroy Heiston Jr., 58, of Smithsburg. At just before noon on Saturday, March 4, troopers responded to Route 15 North, approximately a half mile north of Rosemont Avenue in Frederick, for a report […]