Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Fatal Crash on the Baltimore Washington Parkway

On February 17, 2009, at approximately 1:50 a.m., the United States Park Police were notified of a motor vehicle crash on the ramp to
Route 50 from the Baltimore Washington Parkway. The initial investigation revealed that a Chrysler Sebring with Maryland registration was travelling westbound on route 50 west of the Baltimore Washington Parkway. This vehicle struck a light pole, travelled a short distance, and went over a low stone wall.

The lone male operator was found to be deceased. The victim has been identified as 21 year old John Larry Lloyd of Suitland, Maryland.

The ramp from southbound Baltimore Washington Parkway to westbound Route 50 was closed until approximately 6:50 a.m. for the investigation.

Anyone with information about this incident, please call the US Park Police, Criminal Investigations Branch on (202) 610-8737.