Anne Arundel County, MD (November 4, 2024) – A tragic car accident occurred on Saturday night around 9:20 p.m. on northbound Crain Highway at Johns Hopkins Road, resulting in the death of one driver. According to the Anne Arundel County Police, the incident involved two vehicles—a Jeep Grand Cherokee and a Hyundai Sonata.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling northbound when it was struck from behind by the Hyundai Sonata. The impact caused the Hyundai to veer off the road. Emergency responders arrived at the scene promptly, but unfortunately, the driver of the Hyundai was pronounced dead at the scene. He has been identified as 25-year-old Thomas Wilson Swick, a resident of Odenton.
The driver of the Jeep sustained minor, non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment. The police department is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash to determine the cause and any contributing factors.
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Thomas Wilson Swick during this difficult time.
Car Accidents in Maryland
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