One person was killed and another injured in a Wednesday afternoon crash in Owings Mills, according to Baltimore County police. The collision happened in the 11000 block of Reisterstown Road near the Cherry Valley Plaza shopping center, snarling traffic as emergency crews shut down part of the roadway to work the scene. Officials said one victim was taken to a nearby hospital and later pronounced dead, while the second person was treated and released at the scene.
Police: Two Victims, One Confirmed Dead
As reported by FOX45, officers were called to the area around 3:45 p.m. and found two victims. One was transported to a local hospital, where they were pronounced dead. The other person received treatment at the scene and was released shortly after. According to FOX45, police have not yet identified the deceased, and investigators have not determined what caused the collision.
Crash Team Probing Wreck, Public Asked To Come Forward
The Baltimore County Police Crash Team has opened an investigation and is working to reconstruct what happened. Per the Baltimore County Government, detectives handling serious crashes routinely ask anyone with information to contact the Crash Team at 410-307-2020 or reach out to Metro Crime Stoppers. Authorities said they plan to release more details as the investigation moves forward.
A Troubled Stretch With A History Of Serious Crashes
Reisterstown Road is a heavily traveled suburban corridor that has seen multiple serious and fatal crashes over the years, with local outlets previously reporting extended closures and lengthy investigations along the stretch. That track record is part of why investigators treat wrecks in the area as a high priority while they work to piece together what went wrong. This story will be updated when Baltimore County police share more information on the victims or the cause of the crash.
