Fatal Work Truck Crash in Frederick County

Fatal Work Truck Crash in Frederick County

By Accident.NEWS

Publish Date: July 13, 2023

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One Person Killed in Work Truck Crash in Frederick County

A tragic accident occurred on Wednesday in Frederick County, Maryland, resulting in the death of one person and injuring a passenger. The incident took place on eastbound I-70, just before Exit 42 (MD 17), according to Maryland State Police.

Preliminary investigations by authorities revealed that the work truck was traveling east on I-70 when it veered off the road and collided with a guardrail. The exact cause of the crash is still unknown at this time.

Tragically, the driver succumbed to their injuries at the scene. Meanwhile, emergency services rushed a 30-year-old male passenger to a nearby hospital for treatment of his injuries. The extent of his injuries has not been disclosed.

As part of ongoing investigations into this devastating incident, eastbound I-70 was temporarily closed to allow authorities to gather evidence and assess the scene thoroughly.

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Incident at a Glance

Parties Involved:
driver
Vehicles:
work truck
Fatality:
YES
State:
Maryland
City:
Frederick County
Location:
eastbound I-70 just before Exit 42 (MD 17)
Date of Incident:
2023-07-12
Time of Incident:
unknown

eastbound I-70 just before Exit 42 (MD 17)

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