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Man Killed When His Car Hits Tree and Overturns in Howard County

Posted on Dec 21, 2011

December 21, 2011 – Howard County, Md. – A single-vehicle accident left a man dead on Sunday, December 18.

WBALTV reports that the accident happened at approximately 12:43 a.m. at the intersection of Old Frederick Road and Weatherstone Drive. According toHowardCounty police, a 2011 Nissan 370Z was travelling eastbound on Old Frederick Road when its driver lost control near the intersection, causing the vehicle to drive off the right side. The Nissan then crashed into a tree and flipped.

The Nissan’s driver, identified as Jong Han Lee, 32, of Ellicott City, was partially ejected from the vehicle when it crashed. Lee was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officials said that Lee wasn’t wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident. Police also said that Lee was travelling at a high rate of speed when he crashed and that speed may have been a factor. Howard County police are still investigating.

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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