PIKESVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Hundreds of crashes, at least one of which was fatal, were reported across Maryland as the first major winter storm of the year brought snow, sleet and freezing rain.
As mother nature dumped snow, sleet and freezing rain on the roadways, drivers approached their Monday morning commute with caution.
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The several days of preparations by road crews have appeared to pay off for the most part, with major roadways mostly clear. Still, some of the less-traveled roads are posing a problem.
“They’re slushy, but they’re clear and as long as you go slowly, you can do it,” said driver Wendy Baker.
“Middletown Road is still pretty covered, it’s kinda icy but it’s still freezing rain up there, but as soon as you get on 83 it’s fine,” another driver, Cody Edwards, said.
A car flipped over along I-83 near the Hereford Zone Monday morning. It was just one of the crashes that happened. There is no word on the driver’s condition.
One of the hundreds of accidents reported so far. This one happened just south of exit 27 on I-83. No word on the driver… Stay safe everyone pic.twitter.com/tf2vQUEFZt
— Sean Streicher (@SeanStreicher) February 1, 2021
As of 10 p.m. Monday, officials from the Maryland State Police said since Sunday morning there had been 501 crashes, 233 disabled or unattended vehicles and 1,633 calls for service.
From 8am Sun to 10pm today, @mdsp responded to 501 crashes and 233 disabled/abandoned vehicles and answered 1633 calls for service. All MD counties but St. Mary's, Wicomico
& Worcester have snow emergency plans in effect. Follow https://t.co/jxqlSYD4wc for road conditions.— MD State Police (@MDSP) February 2, 2021
Many of the crashes were speed-related, officials said.
“The speed limit is set for ideal road conditions. So, if you see 55 or 65 on the interstate, that’s on a sunny day with perfect temperatures,” Brenda Carl with the Maryland State Police said.
A crash on I-70 westbound at Bill Moxley Road caused some lanes to close but all lanes have reopened at this time. No one was injured.
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— FrederickCounty Fire (@FCDFRS) February 1, 2021

Credit: Frederick County Sheriff’s Office
Another crash in Frederick County left a 64-year-old Frederick man dead. The county’s sheriff’s office said the crash happened around noon in the 6900 block of Ira Sears Road in Adamstown.
According to the sheriff’s office, the victim and two others were working with the Ecology Service Recycle
Disposal Company when the driver lost control and the truck overturned on an icy and snowy road.
Mark Steven Williams, who was riding the back of the truck, was pinned under the truck and died at the scene.
In total, the sheriff’s office said its deputies responded to more than 340 calls for service during the storm, including at least 20 crashes.
Carl said with weather events like this, they have extra troopers standing by and as always, urge drivers to use caution.
“If you’re on the highway today, keep your eyes open for any situation that could arise because if it’s an ice condition, things can quickly get out of hand,” Carl said.
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Susquehanna Hose Co. responded to two crashes within thirty minutes of each other.
#SHCo crews have responded to two MVCs within the last 30 minutes. The first involving a car vs a pole in the 1400 block of Superior Street (Rt 155). Crews now on scene of this crash at Lapidum Road & Webster-Lapidum Road. #HavredeGrace #HdG pic.twitter.com/0skgmWWHL4
— Susquehanna Hose Co. (@SusquehannaHose) February 1, 2021
Baltimore County Police said as of 6 p.m. Sunday they had responded to 104 crashes.
As more people are deciding to stay home and off the roads, Baltimore County police 🚔 are seeing the number of crashes they're responding to taper off. As of 6:00 p.m., officers had responded to 104 crashes. ❄️🚨 pic.twitter.com/peuY3988vq
— Baltimore County Police Department (@BaltCoPolice) February 1, 2021
The storm is expected to pass through Maryland over a 48-hour period. A wintry mix turned back to snow Monday afternoon and will continue overnight. Refreezing will again be a concern overnight.
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