Police Seek Driver in Fatal Hit and Run
A skateboarder was killed by a driver, who then fled the scene, early Monday morning, according to Montgomery County Police. The hit and run occurred at 12:02 a.m. on Veirs… Read More
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12-Year-Old Struck While Walking to School in Damascus
Police said a 12-year-old was seriously injured after being struck by a driver Thursday morning in Damascus. The 12-year-old is a John T. Baker Middle School student, Montgomery County Public… Read More
Police Identify Pedestrian Fatally Struck on Georgia Avenue
Police identified the pedestrian who was fatally struck Tuesday night in Silver Spring. 27-year-old Khalid Shakir Scriven of Gaithersburg was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Montgomery County… Read More
Pedestrian Fatally Struck in Silver Spring
Update: In an update Wednesday, police clarified that the pedestrian was struck by one driver and reports of a second driver’s involvement were unfounded. According to police, a driver in… Read More
County Challenges Teens to Create Safe Driving Videos With ‘Heads Up, Phones Down’ Contest
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s (MCDOT) video contest for teenagers called “Heads up, Phones Down” aims to promote the importance of focusing on your surroundings an not your phone… Read More
Pedestrian Dies in Two-Vehicle Collision in Rockville
Teresa Moreno De Mejia, of Rockville, was pronounced dead after being struck by the drivers of two cars at Veirs Mill Road and Atlantic Avenue in Rockville. According to Montgomery… Read More
Driver in Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run in Silver Spring Identified
Maryland State Police have located the truck and identified the driver involved in the fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash that occurred in Montgomery County Wednesday morning. The driver was identified as… Read More
Council Adopts ‘Historic’ Pedestrian Master Plan
Montgomery County Council on Tuesday unanimously approved its first Pedestrian Master Plan that is designed to make it safer and more convenient to walk and bicycle throughout the county. The… Read More
Police Investigating Pedestrian Fatality in Gaithersburg
The Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is investigating a pedestrian fatality that occurred on Saturday night on the 8200 block of Snouffer School Road, just… Read More
Students, Families Join Walk to School Day
The annual “Walk and Roll” to School Day was Wednesday. Most county elementary schools would take part, according to the county. Families and local leaders joined an event Wednesday morning… Read More
Safe Streets Act Signed Into Law
A bill aimed to make streets safer for pedestrians and bicyclists has been signed into law. County Executive Marc Elrich signed the Safe Streets Act of 2023 on Wednesday in… Read More
Council Strengthens Pedestrian, Bicyclist Safety Measures
The latest effort by Montgomery County Councilmembers to curb pedestrian and bicyclist crashes and deaths passed unanimously The Safe Street Act prioritizes student safety within one mile of schools, provides… Read More