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Two Killed in Fiery Tractor-Trailer Collision on I-70 in Frederick County
Frederick County, MD — A double fatal motor vehicle collision occurred on Interstate 70 near Exit 62 involving two tractor-trailers and resulting in a devastating fire.
According to emergency responders, the collision took place in the eastbound lanes of I-70, where two semi-trucks collided under circumstances still under investigation. The impact caused one of the vehicles to become engulfed in flames.
Authorities confirmed that two individuals were trapped inside the burning cab and were unable to escape. Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene. Their identities have not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin.
Firefighters and rescue crews responded swiftly to the scene, working to extinguish the fire and secure the area. The incident caused significant traffic disruptions, with portions of the highway temporarily shut down as emergency personnel conducted recovery and investigative operations.
The Maryland State Police and other agencies are actively investigating the cause of the crash. Further details will be released as they become available.
Talladega County, Ala. – Authorities have confirmed that a 55-year-old Sylacauga man was killed in an early morning ATV crash after colliding with a deer in Talladega County.
The incident occurred at approximately 2:00 a.m. on Monday, September 29, 2025, on Oakland Road, about two miles west of Sycamore.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division, the victim has been identified as Willie F. Martin.
Investigators reported that Martin was operating a 2020 Yamaha YFZ450 ATV when the vehicle struck a deer in the roadway.
Following the impact, the ATV veered off the road and overturned. Martin was ejected from the vehicle and sustained fatal injuries.
He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Trooper Jaylon James of ALEA confirmed the details of the crash and said that no other vehicles were involved.
The collision remains under investigation by ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division, and no additional information has been released at this time.