The Tuesday morning commute through Harwood took a deadly turn when a three-car collision on Solomons Island Road (MD-2) left one driver dead and others injured. The crash happened around 7:20 a.m. just south of Polling House Road, shutting down the busy corridor while first responders worked the scene. Investigators remained on site for hours as traffic was diverted around the wreckage.
What Happened
According to WMAR 2 News, police say a Dodge Challenger rear-ended a Nissan Xterra, forcing the Xterra into oncoming traffic, where it was hit head-on by a Toyota 4Runner. The Nissan driver was identified as 54-year-old Regina Ann Hicks of Prince Frederick. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The drivers of the Dodge and the Toyota suffered minor injuries, according to the report.
Road Safety And Police Response
Anne Arundel County Police have previously run targeted enforcement on Solomons Island Road to crack down on speeding and aggressive driving, and the department says this collision is under active investigation. The county has used high-intensity enforcement details on MD-2 in the past to issue citations and warnings for risky driving behavior. Citizens observing any vehicles operated carelessly or recklessly are asked to contact the police department by calling 911 or the non-emergency number, 410-222-8610, the Anne Arundel County Police Department reported.
Busy Corridor
Solomons Island Road (MD-2) is a primary state route that carries heavy commuter traffic between Prince Frederick and Annapolis, and officials say those volumes can raise the risk of chain-reaction crashes like Tuesday morning's. The Maryland State Highway Administration's highway location reference lists MD-2 as a major arterial through Anne Arundel County and details traffic counts that help explain why serious crashes on this stretch often trigger large emergency responses.
