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June 6, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Metrobus Crashes into Tree Along East-West Highway in Silver Spring

A Metrobus crashed into a tree on East-West Highway near Grubb Road in Silver Spring late Monday afternoon, according to Montgomery County fire and rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer. According to Piringer, one person was trapped and had to be rescued. He said paramedics were treating over a dozen patients at the scene. Piringer said the […]

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May 26, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

At Least a Dozen People Injured in Silver Spring Van Crash (PHOTOS)

UPDATED Montgomery County Fire and Rescue crews responded to what they are calling a “mass casualty” incident involving a two-van collision on Columbia Pike near Musgrove Road Thursday morning. According to Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer, 23 children, age 12 to 14, and two adults were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The accident caused multiple lane […]

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May 24, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Overnight Crash Closes River Road at Partnership Road in Poolesville

An overnight crash on River Road and Partnership Road brought down a utility pole and wires in Poolesville shortly before 1 a.m., according to a Montgomery County fire and rescue official. Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said River Road is closed in both directions between Partnership Road and Hunting Quarter Road while emergency utility […]

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April 3, 2016 | Staff Writer

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Troopers Investigate Fatal Collision in Chevy Chase

Troopers are investigating a fatal collision that occurred overnight on the I-495 ramp to Connecticut Avenue in Chevy Chase. According to the Maryland State Police Department, troopers responded to the report of a single vehicle collision on the Outer Loop of I-495 at Connecticut Avenue at 2:46 a.m. on Sunday morning. Police said the 23-year-old […]

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February 28, 2016 | Staff Writer

Police Investigate Fatal Bethesda Collision, Three Family Members Killed in Crash (PHOTOS)

Three members of a Bethesda family were killed in a collision on Saturday night, according to Montgomery County Police. A fourth family member is hospitalized with life threatening injuries. The collision happened shortly before 7 p.m. on Feb. 27 at River Road and Pyle Road. Police said the investigation indicates that a 2016 BMW was […]

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February 25, 2016 | Staff Writer

Travilah Road Memorial Grows for Christina Koutsoukos, Funeral Services Scheduled for Today (PHOTOS)

A roadside memorial for the University of Maryland student killed in a Valentine’s Day crash is growing alongside Travilah Road in Potomac. Funeral services for Christina Koutsoukos are today at 10:30 a.m. at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church. Christina Koutsoukos, | 1997 – 2016 | Posted by The Diamondback on Thursday, February 18, 2016  

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February 15, 2016 | Staff Writer

UPDATED: Police Investigate Fatal Potomac Crash (PHOTOS)

UPDATED Feb. 15, 12:15 p.m. Montgomery County police officers are investigating a fatal one car crash that occurred on Sunday afternoon in Potomac. It happened shortly after 3 p.m. on Feb. 14, in the area of 12860 Travilah Road. Police said the preliminary investigation indicates that a 2010 Dodge Viper was traveling west on Travilah Road. […]

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February 2, 2016 | Staff Writer

92-Year-Old Man Seriously Injured in Car Crash in Rockville (PHOTOS)

UPDATED Montgomery County police officers and fire and rescue crews responded to a collision on Tuesday afternoon where a car crashed into a vehicle and then into the garage of a house. It happened at 2:30 p.m. in the 4300 block of Sunflower Drive in the Flower Valley neighborhood of Rockville, according to police. Police […]

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January 28, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Red Brick Court House Damaged by Heavy Snow (Photos)

Montgomery County officials are overseeing building repairs at the Red Brick Courthouse, 29 Courthouse Square, in the city of Rockville, after some pieces of the historic building fell to the ground from the weight of heavy snow earlier this week. General Services Director David Dise said crews shoveling sidewalks in the area heard a giant […]

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January 27, 2016 | Staff Writer

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Troopers Investigate Fatal Collision in Gaithersburg

The Maryland State Police Department is investigating a single vehicle, fatal collision that occurred at 7:47 p.m. on Jan. 26 at the ramp at I-270 to I-370 in Gaithersburg. According to troopers, the initial investigation indicates that the driver was traveling on northbound I-270 at the ramp to I-370 when he lost control of his […]

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