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FREDERICK WATCH
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Friday, September 11, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Daily Edition Vol. 1, No. 29
Coverage period Thursday, September 10, 2026 News and incidents from the previous day

Multiple Roadway Incidents, Vehicle Accident - Entrapment at Hillcrest Drive and Mountain Rescue at Ed Garvey Shelter Appalachian Trail

A roundup of verified incidents recorded by Frederick Scanner during the day's dispatch activity

Crews were dispatched to 100 block HILLCREST DR in Frederick at 3:16 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident - entrapment. Responding units included Rescue Squad R3, Paramedic Engine PE311, Engine E11, C3-C, Battalion Chief BC903 and EMS Supervisor EMS901. At 3:17 p.m., C3-C arrived. vehicle into a parked car. C3-C began checking on the occupants. E11 reports additional vehicle involved nearby. No entrapment. Occupant is out. At 3:19 p.m., reports one occupant for evaluation. A18, PE311 and E11 remained on the call. Other units on service.

At 3:12 p.m., crews were called to 100 block HILLCREST DR for a reported vehicle accident - entrapment. Responding units included Ambulance A18, Paramedic Engine PE31, Rescue Squad R3, Engine E11, Tower TW1, EMS Supervisor EMS901 and Battalion Chief BC903.

A reported mountain rescue brought crews to ED GARVEY SHELTER APPALACHIAN TRAIL at 6:51 p.m. Responding units included Ambulance A198, Advanced Life Support ALS20, Paramedic Engine PE52, Rescue Squad R19, Rescue Squad R20 and Battalion Chief BC903. At 7:00 p.m., Paramedic Engine PE52 arrived. at Weverton Cliffs Trail, planning to access from this point. At 7:07 p.m., WCC6 established command.

Crews were dispatched to 9700 block LIBERTY RD in Mt. Pleasant at 6:02 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance A179, Ambulance A248, Advanced Life Support ALS17, Rescue Squad R24, Engine Tanker EK114, C24, EMS Supervisor EMS902 and Battalion Chief BC902. At 6:05 p.m., Frederick ECC reported that incident is e-Bike vs. vehicle that occurred elsewhere. FCSO is also responding due incident involving a police matter / possible strong-armed robbery. At 6:08 p.m., Responding units staging away from the scene until all-clear from FCSO / MSP.

At 7:42 a.m., crews were called to US-15 northbound near MONOCACY BLVD in Frederick for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance A299, Ambulance A28, Advanced Life Support ALS4, Rescue Squad R2, Engine E111, Engine Tanker EK224 and EMS Supervisor EMS901. At 7:41 a.m., Engine E291 arrived. Engine E291 established command. Engine E291 requested MedEvac for Priority 1/A patient. Landing Zone (LZ) planned for Clerestroy Park on Monocacy Blvd. At 7:44 a.m., cancelling request for MedEvac.

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A reported vehicle accident - high mechanism brought crews to 5600 block NEW DESIGN RD — CRESTWOOD MANOR at 1:39 p.m. Responding units included Ambulance A319, Advanced Life Support ALS31, Rescue Squad R3, Paramedic Engine PE311, Engine E31, Battalion Chief BC901 and EMS Supervisor EMS901. At 1:42 p.m., Advanced Life Support ALS31 arrived. vehicle off the roadway into the bushes. Advanced Life Support ALS31 began checking on the occupants. At 1:43 p.m., reports occupant is out of the vehicle. ALS31 placing EMS901 in service.

Crews were dispatched to I-270 southbound near Route 85 in Frederick at 5:56 a.m. for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance A19, Ambulance A239, Rescue Squad R3, Engine E11 and Engine E231. At 6:03 a.m., Ambulance A239 arrived. 3 vehicles involved on I-270SB just past Rte. 85. Ambulance A239 began checking on the occupants. At 6:07 a.m., reports one occupant trapped. R3 to perform extrication. E231 establishing command.

Frederick Scanner logged 19 incidents during the day, with 41 follow-up updates recorded. The busiest hour was 7:00 a.m., when 3 incidents were logged.

Yesterday on the Roads

Traffic observations214observed during the day
Peak traffic hour3 p.m.44 reports
Top corridorI-707 reports
  • Congestion171
  • Crashes28
  • Disabled Vehicles9
  • Closures3
  • Roadwork2

Sources: TomTom and MDOT CHART. Observations may be incomplete, duplicated or imprecise.

Weather

Today and tomorrow in Frederick

FRIDAY SEP 11
High 80° • Low 65°

A chance of rain showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Northeast wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Rain chance 50%
SATURDAY SEP 12
High 81° • Low 68°

A slight chance of rain showers before 8am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 2 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Rain chance 60%
National Weather Service
Road Watch

Road closures active today

No newly listed or changed closures since the previous Frederick Watch edition

ONGOINGFrederick City

YELLOW SPRINGS RD

Closed, all directions. All lanes closed. Construction. JMJ Management bridge replacement and roadway improvements road closed with detour

ONGOINGFrederick County

OLD MILL RD

Closed, all directions. All lanes closed. Construction. Closed for repairs. Major structural component damaged. CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC.

ONGOINGFrederick County

PRICES DISTILLERY RD

Closed, all directions. All lanes closed. Construction; Other. Prices Distillery Road is closed TO ALL TRAFFIC between addresses 4330 and...

Frederick County road closure data
Today in Frederick

3 things to know for Friday, Sep. 11

CITY3 PM

Pre-Planning Commission Meeting

The City of Frederick's Pre-Planning Commission Meeting meets at Watch here..

COUNTY11 AM

Ft Detrick 9/11 Memorial Service

Frederick County holds Ft Detrick 9/11 Memorial Service at WTC Steel Memorial Garden Bldg 1520.

COUNTY10:30 AM–2 PM

Free Medicare Workshop

Frederick County holds Free Medicare Workshop at Brunswick Library.

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Maryland State Highway Administration

***Traffic Alert*** State Highway Administration To Close Two Northbound Us 15 Ramps For Overnight Work In Frederick County Next Week

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The Day’s Run Log

Complete call activity for Thursday, September 10. Excludes medical calls.

TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

I-270SB / RT85 (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A19, A239, R3, E11, E231
6:03 am A239 on the scene, 3 vehicles involved on I-270SB just past Rte. 85. Checking on occupants.
6:07 am E231 reports one occupant trapped. R3 to perform extrication. E231 establishing command.
6:17 am E231 reports patient extricated.
6:22 pm M239 transporting one patient.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls (Automatic Crash Notification)

FINGERBOARD RD / HOPELAND RD
UNITS: A148, E231
7:01 am E231 on the scene on Fingerboard Rd, single vehicle into a utility pole.
7:04 am E231 confirms a broken utility pole with wires down across the roadway. Requesting power company.
7:11 am Frederick ECC advises units on the scene that Potomac Edison has a 60-90 min ETA on scene.
7:15 am A148 evaluated one patient who refused transport. Units clearing the scene when ready.
FIRE & RESCUE

Outside Fire

4900 block MACDONOUGH PL (WESTVIEW SOUTH)
UNITS: PE311
7:18 am PE311 on the scene, smoldering mulch.
7:26 am PE311 extinguished mulch fire. PE311 in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Als

US-15NB / MONOCACY BLVD (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A299, A28, ALS4, R2, E111, EK224, EMS901
7:41 am E291 on scene, establishing command. Requesting MedEvac for Pri. 1/A patient. Landing Zone (LZ) planned for Clerestroy Park on Monocacy Blvd.
7:44 am E291 cancelling request for MedEvac.
7:46 am R2 crew assessing leaking fluids from vehicles.
7:47 am E291 placing A28 in service, single patient being evaluated by A299, ALS4.
8:03 am M299 transporting Pri. 2 patient to Meritus Medical Center.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Service Call

RT40A / WILLOWTREE DR N, RT40 / WILLOWDALE DR
UNITS: E121
8:48 am E121 alerted to assist animal control.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Check Up After Accident - Police On Scene

US-15NB / RT26 (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A19, PE23
12:00 pm A19 on the scene, 2 vehicles on the shoulder. Checking on occupants.
12:08 pm A19 obtaining patient refusal.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - High Mechanism - Als

5600 block NEW DESIGN RD — CRESTWOOD MANOR
UNITS: A319, ALS31, R3, PE311, E31, BC901, EMS901
1:42 pm ALS31 on the scene, vehicle off the roadway into the bushes. Checking on occupant(s).
1:43 pm A319 reports occupant is out of the vehicle. ALS31 placing EMS901 in service.
1:45 pm E31 holding A319, ALS31, E31. Other units in service.
FIRE & RESCUE

Large Outside Fire

4900 block EXECUTIVE CT S — GOODWILL WAREHOUSE
UNITS: PE311, R3
1:49 pm PE311 on the scene, reports smoke from a compactor to the rear of the building.
2:29 pm PE311 reports fire extinguished. Compactor has been separated from the building. Units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Light Smoke Conditions

3400 block SUGARLOAF PKWY (URBANA)
UNITS: E231, PE251, TW23, ADMNDC900
2:04 pm E231 on scene, completed 360-assessment; nothing evident. Basement is clear. Investigating.
2:05 pm E231 reports burned plastic in the dishwasher. All units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Entrapment

100 block HILLCREST DR (FREDERICK)
UNITS: R3, PE311, E11, C3-C, BC903, EMS901
3:17 pm C3-C on scene, vehicle into a parked car. Checking on occupant(s). E11 reports additional vehicle involved nearby. No entrapment. Occupant is out.
3:19 pm C3-C reports one occupant for evaluation. Holding A18, PE311, E11. Other units on service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

9700 block LIBERTY RD (MT. PLEASANT)
UNITS: A179, A248, ALS17, R24, EK114, C24, EMS902, BC902
6:05 pm Frederick ECC reports incident is e-Bike vs. vehicle that occurred elsewhere. FCSO is also responding due incident involving a police matter / possible strong-armed robbery.
6:08 pm Responding units staging away from the scene until all-clear from FCSO / MSP.
6:13 pm Frederick ECC advises responding units that FCSO have secured the scene. Units proceeding in. 6:14 pm C24 on scene, establishing command.
6:17 pm C24 reports one patient with minor injuries for evaluation; holding A179, EK114. Other units in service.
6:21 pm A179 transporting one patient to the hospital.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Mountain Rescue

ED GARVEY SHELTER APPALACHIAN TRAIL
UNITS: A198, ALS20, PE52, R19, R20, BC903
7:00 pm PE52 on scene at Weverton Cliffs Trail, planning to access from this point.
7:07 pm WCC6 establishing command.
7:08 pm WVATV69 accessing trial.
7:10 pm WCUTV81 making access to trail.
7:15 pm WCUTV11 making access with 4 personnel.
7:25 pm WCATV69 made patient contact at the shelter.
7:31 pm WCATV69 evaluating ankle injury.
8:24 pm A198 relocating to intersection of Rte. 67 (Rohrersville Rd) at Copperhead Trail to meet patient from WCUTV11.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Medical

26600 block HANEY AVE
UNITS: A259
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PUBLIC SERVICE NOTICE
Missing: Gregorio Mora (MD) - Gregorio Mora, Age Now: 14, Missing: 09/05/2026. Missing From Faulkner, MD. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Charles County Sheriff's Office (Maryland) 1-301-932-2222 . #PleaseShare http://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/2100827/1
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PUBLIC SERVICE NOTICE
Missing: Destyn Coking (MD) - Destyn Coking, Age Now: 16, Missing: 06/18/2026. Missing From Clear Spring, MD. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Washington County Sheriff's Office (Maryland) 1-240-313-4345 . #PleaseShare http://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/2092930/1
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7-Day Weather

National Weather Service
THU Sep 10 ☁️ 88° / 67° AM Clouds/PM Sun ISSUE DAY
FRI Sep 11 🌧️ 80° / 65° Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy 53% precip
SAT Sep 12 ⛈️ 81° / 68° Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 80% precip
SUN Sep 13 🌧️ 84° / 65° Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny 41% precip
MON Sep 14 🌤️ 79° / 58° Mostly Sunny 6% precip
TUE Sep 15 🌤️ 79° / 63° Mostly Sunny 3% precip
WED Sep 16 ⛈️ 84° / 64° Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 28% precip
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