Maryland State Police confirm speed was factor in deadly I-695 crash

BALTIMORE — Because the investigation into the work zone crash that left six freeway employees lifeless continues, Maryland State Police now affirm that pace was an element within the tragic accident. 

In response to the incident and in recognition of Nationwide Work Zone Security Week, Governor Wes Moore introduced the creation of a Work Zone Activity Power to deal with work zone security issues.  The duty pressure will give attention to strengthening legal guidelines associated to dashing and distracted driving in work zones. 

Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, will head the duty pressure.  “I spent 25 years as a transportation engineer. I personally know the tireless and difficult work that the women and men within the building trade present each single day whereas putting themselves in hurt’s means,” Miller stated.

The governor goals to have process pressure members recognized throughout the subsequent 5 to 6 weeks and expects the group to work over the subsequent six months to enhance work zone security.

Moore emphasised the necessity for all Maryland drivers to decelerate and listen on the roads, stating that freeway security and work zone security had been priorities within the early days of his administration. 

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“The tragedy of March twenty second was a factor I believe actually helped to fortify the urgency to make this occur, and shortly,” Governor Moore stated.

Video obtained by WJZ exhibits two dashing automobiles colliding on Interstate 695, with one automobile sliding via a gap within the concrete limitations meant to guard the work zone, hanging and killing the six employees. 

Moore had a message for motorists on secure driving.  “Always remember whose lives you could possibly be impacting. Always remember your neighbors and your pals and the dad and mom and grandparents and uncles and aunts and guardians who’re manning these automobiles; who’re in that work zone attempting to make a office that’s higher and simpler and extra handy for you,” he stated.