A serious early morning traffic collision in Howard County, Maryland, resulted in the deaths of two individuals and left two others critically injured during the early hours of Sunday. The crash occurred on January 4 at approximately 2:45 a.m., prompting a response from Maryland State Police troopers after reports of a two-vehicle collision on Interstate 95.
According to authorities, the incident involved a Chrysler Pacifica and a Toyota Sequoia. Four individuals were traveling inside the Chrysler at the time of the crash. Emergency responders arriving at the scene determined that the driver of the Chrysler had suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the location. The front-seat passenger was transported to a nearby hospital, where that individual later died as a result of injuries sustained in the collision.
The remaining two passengers in the Chrysler were also seriously injured and required immediate medical attention. A 21-year-old passenger was taken to a trauma center by ambulance, while a 16-year-old passenger was airlifted by helicopter to another trauma facility. As of the latest update from authorities, the conditions of both injured passengers had not been released.
The driver of the Toyota Sequoia was not injured in the crash and did not require hospitalization, according to state police. Investigators stated that preliminary findings indicate the Toyota was traveling in the wrong direction on Interstate 95 when it collided head-on with the Chrysler Pacifica. The impact of the crash was severe, leading to significant damage to both vehicles and resulting in the fatalities and injuries.
Maryland State Police also noted that impairment is believed to have played a role in the collision, although the investigation remains ongoing. Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the cause of the wrong-way driving or whether substances were involved. Troopers continue to collect evidence, interview witnesses, and analyze the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The Maryland State Police confirmed that the investigation into the double-fatal collision is active and ongoing. Depending on the findings, criminal charges may be filed. Officials emphasized that additional information will be provided once the investigation is complete. The tragic incident underscores the dangers of impaired and wrong-way driving, particularly during early morning hours when visibility and reaction times may be reduced.
