Howard County Crash: 1 Dead, 1 Arrested – NBC4 Washington
- One person died and several others, including a Maryland state trooper, sustained injuries in a five-vehicle crash early sunday on southbound I-95 in Howard County.
- Troopers from the Waterloo Barrack responded to the scene around 2:02 a.m.
- The impact caused the Jeep to veer into the roadway, were it was then hit by a GMC pickup truck, followed by a Lincoln SUV and a Volkswagen.
A devastating five-vehicle crash on I-95 in Howard County claimed one life and injured several others, including a Maryland State police trooper. Brenton Passmore, 32, faces DUI charges following the incident, highlighting the dangers of driving under the influence and drunk driving. Authorities responded to the scene early Sunday morning, initiating an investigation into the fatal crash. Details reveal a chaotic scene with multiple vehicles involved, and a Jeep Cherokee’s driver was pronounced dead. The Maryland State Police Crash Team is actively working to determine the exact cause of the accident and gather further evidence. This breaking story, reported by News Directory 3, underscores the impact of this tragedy. Discover what’s next as the investigation continues and more details is released about this critical situation.
Fatal Crash on I-95 in Howard County Leads to DUI Arrest
Updated June 9, 2025
One person died and several others, including a Maryland state trooper, sustained injuries in a five-vehicle crash early sunday on southbound I-95 in Howard County. Brenton Passmore, 32, of Crofton, Md.,faces driving under the influence charges following the incident,according to maryland State Police.
Troopers from the Waterloo Barrack responded to the scene around 2:02 a.m. after receiving a report of a crash involving one of their own.A preliminary investigation revealed that an on-duty trooper, parked on the left shoulder in an unmarked vehicle, was struck from behind. Subsequently, a Jeep Cherokee collided with the trooper’s vehicle.
The impact caused the Jeep to veer into the roadway, were it was then hit by a GMC pickup truck, followed by a Lincoln SUV and a Volkswagen. The driver of the Jeep was pronounced dead at the scene.Authorities have not yet released the driver’s identity.
A Jeep passenger and the state trooper were transported to a shock trauma center for treatment. The trooper has since been released. The driver of the GMC pickup was also hospitalized for injuries.
Passmore, the Volkswagen driver, was arrested at the scene. The Maryland State Police Crash Team is investigating the cause of the fatal crash and suspected driving under the influence.
The incident caused notable disruption and is a stark reminder of the dangers of drunk driving. The investigation continues as authorities work to piece together the events leading up to the fatal crash.
What’s next
The Maryland State Police Crash Team will continue its investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. Further details,including the identity of the deceased,are expected to be released pending notification of next of kin.