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8 Injured in Multi-Vehicle Car Crash with Pedestrians in Crofton

September 15, 2011 - Crofton, Md. - A multi-vehicle accident involving pedestrians, sent 8 people to the hospital on Saturday night, September 3.

The Baltimore Sun reports that the accident happened on Route 3 near Johns Hopkins Road. Several vehicles collided in the northbound lanes of the road and at least one of the vehicles hit pedestrians. Exact details of how the accident occurred are not clear.

According to Lt. Keith Hamilton, spokesperson for the Anne Arundel Fire Department, a 30-year-old man had to be flown to Prince George's Hospital Center. The man suffered life-threatening injuries and remains in the trauma center.

Hamilton also said that a 13-year-old girl was transported by ambulance to Johns Hopkins Children's Center, where she is in pediatric trauma.

There were 6 other people who were injured in the accident. They were transported to local hospitals for treatment. The severity of their injuries is unknown.

The accident is under ongoing investigation.

As a service to the residents of the Baltimore area, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of Maryland motor vehicle accidents that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.

Common Baltimore accidents include, but are not limited to: 

• single-car accidents;
• accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
• accidents caused by distracted drivers or aggressive driving.

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