Southern District
Fatal Traffic Crash
23-706846
On February 23, 2023, at 1559 hours, Southern District officers responded to Solomons Island Road at Birdsville Road for a crash involving multiple vehicles. The investigation revealed that a 2023 Kenworth W900 dump truck was traveling northbound on Solomons Island Road, approaching Birdsville Road. A 2001 Dodge Dakota pick-up truck was traveling eastbound on Birdsville Road approaching Solomons Island Road. The driver of the Dodge attempted to make a left turn on Solomons Island Road in front of the Kenworth. The driver of the Kenworth was unable to avoid striking the Dodge, causing the Dodge to rotate into the southbound lane of Solomons Island Road. A 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe was traveling southbound, and the driver was unable to avoid striking the Dodge. The Kenworth crossed over the southbound lane, traveled up an embankment, and overturned, causing the vehicle to catch fire and fully engulf the cab.
The driver of the Kenworth, who has not yet been identified, was trapped in the vehicle and deceased at the scene.
The driver of the Dodge was flown by Maryland State Police Trooper 2 to the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center with serious injuries. The driver of the Hyundai was not injured.
This crash is under investigation by the Traffic Safety Section.
Vehicle 1
2001 Dodge Dakota pick-up
Driver: John Arne Illig (Serious Injuries)
29-year-old male
Bowie, Maryland
Vehicle 2
2023 Kenworth W900 dump truck
Driver: Unknown male (Fatal Injuries)
Vehicle 3
Driver: Angelina Marie Scarton(No Injuries)
34-year-old female
Lothian, Maryland
Northern District
Shooting (Update) - Brooklyn
23-706687
On February 22, 2023, at approximately 2:30 p.m., officers responded for a report of a shooting that just occurred in the unit block of Park Place in Brooklyn. The caller indicated that an adult male had just shot another adult male inside the residence. When officers arrived, they found the suspect, who was waiting for officers and took him into custody without incident. The officers located the 48-year-old shooting victim inside the residence suffering from life-threatening injuries. The victim was transported to an area trauma center for treatment. Preliminary investigation indicates both of the adults involved were familiar with each other and were residents of the address. This is an ongoing investigation. District-level, as well as Homicide detectives, are still gathering information and speaking to witnesses. Anyone with information is asked to call (410) 222-4731 or the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line (410) 222-4700.
Arrested:
George Albert Summers
70-year-old
Brooklyn, Maryland
Update (2-24-2023) - Homicide
The victim in this case, identified as 48-year-old Sharod Moore of Brooklyn, succumbed to his injuries on February 23, 2023. This case is now being investigated as a homicide.
