MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH ON I-95

(HALETHORPE, MD) – One person was injured early this morning in a three vehicle crash which occurred southbound I-95 in the area of I-695.

 The driver of the Toyota Corolla is not being identified at this time pending notification of family members. The driver was transported by ambulance to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center for treatment.

 The driver of the first commercial vehicle is identified as Mazec (NMN) Kazimierz, 60, of Palm Coast, Florida. He was operating a Freightliner tractor with a trailer. The vehicle was hauling a load of water. The driver refused medical treatment at the scene.

 The driver of the second commercial vehicle is identified as James W. Tisdale, 45, of Baltimore, Maryland. He was operating a Peterbilt truck. The vehicle was hauling linens. The driver refused medical treatment at the scene.

 Troopers from the Golden Ring Barrack were dispatched to southbound I-95 about one-half mile prior to the I-695 interchange shortly after 4:00 a.m., this morning. Troopers from the Maryland State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division along with CRASH team members responded to assist with the investigation.

The preliminary investigation indicates that for unknown reasons, the Toyota was slowing or stopping in the travel portion of southbound I-95. The Freightliner tractor attempted to avoid the Toyota, but struck the vehicle on the left rear. The Peterbilt truck was unable to avoid the Toyota as well and struck it in the rear. The Peterbilt truck overturned, causing the vehicle’s fuel to spill onto the roadway. The Peterbilt truck came to rest across three lanes of traffic. Baltimore County Fire Department personnel responded to handle the fuel leak.

 Due to the severity of the crash and the fuel leak involved, southbound I-95 was close for approximately five hours. Baltimore Police Department, Maryland Transportation Authority and State Highway Administration personnel assisted with the road closure and detours. Two lanes of traffic were opened at approximately 8:45 a.m. and the remainder of the road was opened at approximately 10:45 a.m.

 The cause of the crash is still under investigation. There has been no determination of speed. No charges have been placed at this time. Upon completion of their investigation, Maryland State Police investigators will present their findings to the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office for review and consultation regarding charges.

 Anyone with information regarding this crash is asked to contact the Maryland State Police, Golden Ring Barrack at (410) 780-2700. The investigation is continuing.

Submitted:
Maryland State Police