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May 1, 2014 | Staff Writer

Overturned Vehicle on Gude Drive (PHOTOS)

Montgomery County police and fire responded to an overturned vehicle at Crabbs Branch Way and East Gude Drive shortly before 8:30 a.m. on May 1. Fire Spokesperson Pete Piringer reports on his Twitter account that there were four injuries, including two children. He said the injuries do not appear to be life threatening. So far, […]

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April 9, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Accident Shuts Down Portion of I-270

Montgomery County police and fire are reporting on Twitter that several lanes of southbound I-270 between exits 8 and 9 are currently shut down because of a collision and there are several injuries. Traffic is backing up. Traffic Advisory – SB I270 near I370, @mcfrs on scene, heavy property damage, EMS evaluating at least 3 […]

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February 22, 2014 | Staff Writer

Serious Collision on Southbound Route 29

This just in from Montgomery County police at 5 p.m. on Feb. 22: a serious collision southbound Route 29 between Briggs Chaney Road and the ICC. According to police, this is a five vehicle collision and three people have been transported with serious injuries. Police said only one lane is getting through southbound Route 29, […]

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January 20, 2014 | Staff Writer

Fatal Car Crash in Gaithersburg

Montgomery County police are investigating a fatal car crash that occurred Sunday evening in Gaithersburg. According to police, shortly before 7 p.m. on Jan. 19, officers and fire rescue units responded to the report of an accident at Quince Orchard Road and Quince Orchard Boulevard. Police said the preliminary investigation indicates a silver Acura TL […]

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December 18, 2013 | Sonya Burke

Accident at Construction Site (Photo)

UPDATED Montgomery County police and fire responded to an accident at a construction site earlier today. Police Spokesperson Angela Cruz said the accident was reported at 7:49 a.m. on Dec. 18 at Arrowood Road and Burdette Road in Bethesda. Cruz said Burdette Road was closed for several hours while the investigation was underway on site. […]

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October 28, 2013 | Staff Writer

Deer Mating Season: Drive Safely (Photos)

It’s deer mating season also known as the “rut.” That means drivers should keep a watchful eye for deer at dusk and dawn when they are most amorous.  Frisky, white-tailed deer will go to any length to mate, and that includes right into the path of your vehicle, AAA Mid-Atlantic warns.  Deer-vehicle crashes can be costly and […]

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September 7, 2013 | Staff Writer

Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Damascus

Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Collision Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal collision involving a motorcycle in Damascus. On September 6 at 11:35 p.m., 5th District officers responded to the 9500 block of Hawkins Creamery Road for a personal injury collision.  Upon arrival, officers located a 2012 Harley Dynaglide Switchback that had left the […]

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June 28, 2013 | Staff Writer

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Trooper Injured in I-270 Traffic Stop

A Maryland state trooper is recovering from injuries he sustained during a traffic stop along the shoulder of I-270 in Montgomery County when a vehicle that had just struck another car ran into the back of his patrol vehicle at 6:15 p.m. on June 27. According to police, the suspect is a 19-year-old from Montgomery […]

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May 28, 2013 | Sonya Burke

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Pedestrian Struck at Darnestown and Shady Grove Road

UPDATED 5/28 Detectives from the Montgomery County Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit are continuing to investigate a pedestrian collision involving a school bus that occurred on May 21 in Rockville. According to police, the pedestrian, Jason Alexander Estabrook (42) of Point of Rocks, passed away from his injuries on May 27. The circumstances surrounding this […]

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March 19, 2013 | Staff Writer

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Accident Snarls Morning Rush Hour Commute (Photos)

An accident on I-495 prior to River Road this morning (March 19) has backed up the Beltway and River Road. These pictures were taken at 8:50 a.m. this morning along River Road in Potomac. Traffic was near a stand still from I-495 all the way to Potomac Village.    

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