ONE KILLED ANOTHER INJURED IN CRASH ON I-195

(ARBUTUS, MD) – A man was killed this morning after the car he was driving became airborne from northbound I-95 and landed on eastbound I-195, striking another vehicle and causing serious injury to that driver.
The identities of the drivers are not being released at this time, pending notification of family members. One male driver was pronounced dead at the scene by Baltimore County emergency medical personnel. The other driver was transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center by a Baltimore County medic unit. The driver’s condition is unknown at this time.

A preliminary investigation conducted by troopers from the Golden Ring Barrack, with the assistance of the Maryland State Police CRASH Team, indicates that shortly after 7:00 a.m. today, the driver of a 2006 Ford Focus was traveling northbound on I-95. For an unknown reason, the driver lost control, striking the guardrail on the left side of the road. The Ford Focus became airborne, landing in the eastbound travel portion of I-195 where it struck a 2002 Chevy Suburban.

There were no passengers in either vehicle and investigators are unable to determine if either driver was wearing a seatbelt. There has been no determination of vehicle speeds at this time.

Due to the severity of the crash and the amount of debris, troopers have closed eastbound I-195 in the area of I-95. The road is expected to remain closed for several hours. State Highway Administration personnel are assisting with road closures and establishing detours for motorists attempting to get to Thurgood Marshall/Baltimore Washington International Airport.

Anyone who may have witnessed this crash is asked to contact the Maryland State Police Golden Ring Barrack at (410) 780-2700.

The cause of the crash is unknown at this time. The investigation is continuing.