Charmaine Mouzon, 48, was killed Saturday night after her vehicle collided with another car at the intersection of Hanover Pike and Weywood Drive in northern Baltimore County. The crash happened at about 10:25 p.m., drawing an emergency response to the scene. Authorities closed the roadway while investigators collected evidence.
According to WMAR-2 News, a 2017 Lexus traveling south on Hanover Pike and a 2011 Honda Crosstour driving north collided after the Honda crossed into the southbound lane. WMAR-2 News reports the Honda’s driver was pronounced dead at the scene and identified as 48-year-old Charmaine Mouzon, while the driver and a passenger in the Lexus were being treated for serious injuries. The outlet notes the crash remains under investigation.
Crash Investigation
Baltimore County relies on a specialized Crash Team to investigate collisions that result in serious injury or death, and the department’s field manual lays out how that work is supposed to unfold. Investigators document vehicle positions, take measurements, and interview witnesses to determine cause and contributory factors. That process can take days as officers review physical evidence along with any available camera or cellphone video.
Where This Fits Locally
Statewide, Maryland has reported 156 traffic fatalities so far this year through June 8, down from 189 at the same point last year, according to the Zero Deaths Maryland dashboard. Baltimore County’s crash summary shows dozens of traffic deaths in recent years, including 91 fatalities in 2023, underscoring persistent road-safety challenges; the county report is available from MDOT. The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration has also urged extra caution during the summer’s “100 Deadliest Days,” when crash rates have historically climbed.
The crash remains under investigation, and WMAR-2 News reported that officials had not released additional details at the time of publication. Hoodline will update this post if Baltimore County police release further information.
