An 84-year-old man was killed Saturday when his car was rear-ended on Maryland Route 100 in Severn, according to Anne Arundel County police. The crash happened on the eastbound lanes of Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway near WB&A Road. Authorities identified the victim as Kenneth King.
Crash details
Investigators say a 38-year-old man driving a 2007 Lexus was traveling east when he struck a 2007 Honda from behind. Both vehicles came to rest on the right shoulder, according to WMAR2 News. Police told the station that the Honda’s driver, identified as 84-year-old Kenneth King, died from his injuries, while the Lexus driver was not hurt.
Where this fits
MD 100 is a heavily traveled east–west corridor in Anne Arundel County that state and local officials have already tagged for safety upgrades. Maryland’s Zero Deaths dashboard lists 67 reported traffic fatalities statewide in 2026 as of March 30, and the state has been channeling grants and local projects toward cutting serious crashes, according to Zero Deaths Maryland.
How to help
Anne Arundel County police are continuing to investigate and are asking anyone with information or video of the collision to contact the department. The agency’s public information and tip-reporting details are available on the county site at Anne Arundel County Police.
