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Tragic Wrong-Way Crash Claims the Life of Dimeka Thornton on Baltimore Beltway
Tragedy struck early Monday morning as 37-year-old Dimeka Thornton lost her life in a horrific wrong-way crash on the Baltimore Beltway. Baltimore County Police have identified Thornton as the victim of the fatal collision, which occurred after her car was struck by a vehicle travelling in the wrong direction.
Events Leading Up to the Fatal Crash
Authorities revealed that the vehicle responsible for the accident had been reported stolen. Baltimore County Police had attempted to stop the vehicle upon spotting it in a hotel parking lot on the 1800 block of Belmont Avenue. However, the driver ignored police commands and proceeded onto Interstate 695 in the wrong direction, leading to the tragic collision with Thornton’s Acura.
Details of the Crash
Both drivers involved in the crash were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. Unfortunately, Thornton succumbed to her injuries, while the driver of the other vehicle, whose identity is yet to be disclosed, sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The Maryland Attorney General’s office has taken over the investigation of the incident.
Identification of the Officers Involved
The Independent Investigations Division of the Maryland Attorney General’s office has identified the officers who were present at the scene of the fatal crash. The officers, including Sergeant Ferguson, Officer Daley, Officer Marrero, Officer Hadel, and Officer Creter, are all members of the Baltimore County Police Department’s Operations Bureau. However, due to the county officers’ union agreement, their full names cannot be released to the public.
Investigation Findings
According to reports, the officers did not pursue the stolen vehicle onto the Beltway after it entered through the outer loop off-ramp near the Liberty Road exit. The vehicle continued in the wrong direction and collided head-on with Thornton’s Acura, leading to the tragic outcome. The investigation into the sequence of events is ongoing to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the crash.
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