Northern District
Fatal Crash / Linthicum
22-703761
On February 2, 2022, at 9:10 a.m., officers responded to the area of Maple Road West and Camp Meade Road for a crash involving a Maryland Transit Administration Light Rail train. The investigation revealed that a 2003 Honda Accord was traveling eastbound on Maple Road approaching Camp Meade Road. A Maryland Transit Administration Light Rail train was traveling northbound on track # 2 approaching Maple Road. According to witnesses, the automatic roadway gates were lowering to block traffic on Maple Road, and the attached red flashing signals were activated on the lowering roadway gates. Additionally, there were overhead alternate flashing red lights in both directions of Maple Road and flashing train signals on both sides of Maple Road facing each direction that was clearly visible. Witnesses further stated that the train’s horn sounded prior to approaching the roadway. The Honda did not stop for the lowering gates/lights/horn and continued to drive, causing the light rail train to strike the passenger side of the
The driver of the Honda was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no passengers on the light rail train other than the conductor, who was uninjured. Preliminarily, the primary cause of this crash is the driver failing to obey traffic control devices. There is no evidence of alcohol or drug use by anyone involved in this crash. The Traffic Safety Section is investigating.
Vehicle 1:
2003 Honda Accord
Driver:
17-year-old, male
Fatal Injuries
Kissimmee, FL
Vehicle 2:
MD MTA Light Rail Train # 5028
Update (February 3, 2022):
On February 3, 2022, Anne Arundel Traffic Safety Investigators responded to the Maryland Mass Transit Administration Facility to review video footage from the above incident. During this review, it was learned the train entered the intersection while the roadway gates were in the process of lowering. Although the overhead alternating warning lights were functioning properly at the time of the crash, the roadway was not completely blocked by the gates when the crash occurred. Investigators are now also looking into the possibility of operator error on the part of the MTA train operator. The traffic Safety Section continues to investigate. Additional updates will be provided when available.
Eastern District
Police Impersonation / Sexual Assault - Curtis Bay
22-703873
On February 3, 2022, at approximately 2:25 a.m., officers responded to an undisclosed address for a report of a police impersonation and sexual assault. The adult female victim advised she was driving south on Fort Smallwood Road near Kembo Road at approximately 12:40 a.m. when she was stopped by an unmarked vehicle illuminating solid (non-flashing) red and blue overhead lights. A white male dressed in an unknown police or security type uniform instructed the female to get out of her vehicle under suspicion of impaired driving. The male then conducted a full "pat down" of the female's body. The female demanded a female police officer respond to the scene. The suspect told the female everything would be "forgotten" if she accompanied him to his vehicle and performed a sexual act. The female got back into her vehicle and drove away.
The male is described as a white male, approximately 25 years old, 6'02" tall, 200 lbs, with black hair. The uniform he was wearing was not consistent with what is typically worn by police officers assigned to local agencies. According to the victim, the duty belt he wore did not seem to be typical gear she has seen carried by sworn police officers, and he did not have a portable radio or body-worn camera.
The Anne Arundel County Police Department urges anyone who becomes suspicious or skeptical of a vehicle, especially an unmarked vehicle, that is signaling them to pull over, to immediately call 911 in a hands-free mode as safely as possible, and continue driving to a populated area or police station. If the dispatcher determines if the stop is valid, they will give directions on how to proceed.
The Eastern District Detective Unit is investigating this incident. Anyone with information regarding this or similar incidents is asked to call 410-222-6145. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous are encouraged to call the Anne Arundel County Police TipLine at 410-222-4700.
Suspect: White male, approximately 25 years old, 6’-02", 200 lbs, black hair cut short with a box-type hairline. Non-standard duty belt, no outer vest, no portable radio.
Suspect vehicle: Black Ford SUV with a spotlight, Non-flashing emergency lights - lights were solid red on one side, solid blue on the other.