Police Press Release - March 12, 2023

Western District 
Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision - Gambrills
23-708932

On March 12, 2023, at approximately 12:15 a.m., officers responded to the area of southbound Crain Highway at westbound Maryland Route 32 for a crash involving a tow truck and a sedan. The investigation revealed a 2013 Freightliner tow truck was traveling southbound on Crain Highway near westbound Maryland Route 32 when it rear-ended a 2010 Honda sedan. The Freightliner overrode the Honda, causing both vehicles to leave the right side of the roadway and strike trees.

The driver of the Honda and the rear-seat passenger were pronounced deceased at the

scene. The front seat passenger of the Honda was transported by Maryland State Police Trooper 1 to the University of Maryland R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore with serious injuries. The driver of the Freightliner was transported to Baltimore Washington Medical Center with minor injuries.

This crash is under investigation by the Traffic Safety Section.

 

Vehicle 1: 2013 Freightliner Tow Truck

Driver:

Adult Male (Minor Injuries)

45-year-old

Churchton, Maryland

 

Vehicle 2: 2010 Honda Sedan

Driver:

Irene Nkechi Onwukwe (Fatal Injuries)

54-year-old

Glendale, Maryland

 

Front Passenger:

Adult Female (Serious Injuries)

62-year-old

Whiteplains, Maryland

 

Rear Seat Passenger:

Josephine Monyei (Fatal Injuries)

85-year-old

Glendale, Maryland