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Monday, September 21, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Daily Edition Vol. 1, No. 39
Coverage period Sunday, September 20, 2026 News and incidents from the previous day

I-270 Rollover, W. Greenleaf Drive Gas Odor and Multiple Roadway Incidents

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

Crews were dispatched to I-270 northbound near 29MM in Scenic Overlook at 7:15 a.m. for a reported vehicle accident — rollover. Responding units included Ambulance A239, Ambulance A37, Advanced Life Support ALS23, Rescue Squad R3, Engine E231, Paramedic Engine PE311, Battalion Chief BC901, EMS Supervisor EMS901 and Tiller Truck TT23. At 7:20 a.m., Ambulance A239 arrived to find a single vehicle on the shoulder with the occupant still inside. At 7:21 a.m., Engine E231 arrived just north of the scenic overlook.

At 7:35 a.m., crews were called to live at FrederickScanner.com for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance A229, Ambulance A38, Rescue Squad R24, Rescue Squad R3, Engine E111, Paramedic Engine PE23, Engine E221 and Engine E11. At 7:42 a.m., Ambulance A229 arrived to find a vehicle off the roadway and in the woods. The occupants were outside. At 7:43 a.m., one patient was reported for evaluation. A229 and PE23 remained on the call. Other units were in service.

A reported pedestrian struck brought crews to Route 40 near OLD CAMP RD at 8:25 p.m. Responding units included Ambulance A129, Advanced Life Support ALS4, Engine E121, C3-C and EMS Supervisor EMS902. At 8:28 p.m., dispatchers advised responding crews that FPD was on scene and CPR was in progress. At 8:29 p.m., C3-C arrived. C3-C confirmed that CPR was in progress.

Crews were dispatched to US-15 southbound near AUBURN RD in Catoctin Furnace at 3:52 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance A307, Ambulance A229, Rescue Squad R10, Engine E61, Engine E291 and Engine E221. At 3:57 p.m., Ambulance A307 arrived to find a single vehicle involved. Ambulance A307 began checking on the occupants. At 3:59 p.m., a single vehicle was reported, with A307 evaluating a single occupant. R10 was holding A307 and R10. Other responding units were in service.

At 6:01 p.m., crews were called to the 300 block of AVIATION WAY — FREDERICK AIRPORT TERMINAL in Frederick Regional Airport for a reported alert 1 — minor difficulty. Responding units included Engine E31, Paramedic Engine PE23, Rescue Squad R3, Ambulance A38, Ambulance A339, Advanced Life Support ALS2, Battalion Chief BC902, SAF900 and EMS Supervisor EMS902.

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Representative image; not from a reported incident.

A reported commercial fire alarm brought crews to the 5900 block of QUINN ORCHARD RD — COUNTRY MEADOWS OF FREDERICK at 1:17 p.m. Responding units included Engine E331 and Tiller Truck TT4. At 1:22 p.m., Engine E331 arrived at the 2-story assisted living facility. Conditions were normal, and the building was not evacuated. At 1:25 p.m., crews were investigating an activated detector on the second floor.

Crews were dispatched to E. SOUTH ST near MONOCACY BLVD in Frederick at 7:15 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance A38 and Rescue Squad R3. At 7:18 p.m., Rescue Squad R3 arrived to find a single vehicle involved and began checking on the occupant. At 7:20 p.m., Ambulance A38 began evaluating one patient.

At 7:37 p.m., crews were called to BOYERS MILL RD near YEAGERTOWN RD for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance A158 and Rescue Squad R15. At 7:43 p.m., Rescue Squad R15 arrived to find 2 vehicles involved. Rescue Squad R15 began checking on the occupants. At 7:57 p.m., one patient was evaluated and refused transport. Units were in service.

Yesterday on the Roads

Traffic observations46observed during the day
Peak traffic hour8 a.m.7 reports
Top corridorI-707 reports
  • Congestion24
  • Disabled Vehicles12
  • Closures4
  • Crashes2
  • Roadwork1

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

Weather

Today and tomorrow in Frederick

MONDAY SEP 21
High 70° • Low 58°

Rain showers likely after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Rain chance 70%
TUESDAY SEP 22
High 63° • Low 53°

Rain showers before 8am, then showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 63. Northeast wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Rain chance 90%
National Weather Service
Road Watch

Road closures active today

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

ONGOINGFrederick City

BLOOMFIELD RD

Closed, all directions. All lanes closed. Construction. CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC. Road realignment. Detour in place.

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.

Frederick County road closure data
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Monday, September 21, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Page 2
Covering Sunday, September 20, 2026

The Day’s Run Log

Complete call activity for Sunday, September 20. Excludes medical calls.

TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Rollover

I-270NB / 29MM (SCENIC OVERLOOK)
UNITS: A239, A37, ALS23, R3, E231, PE311, BC901, EMS901, TT23
7:20 am A239 on scene, single vehicle on the shoulder. Occupant still inside.
7:21 am E231 on the scene, just north of the scenic overlook.
7:21 am E231 reports single occupant. No entrapment. Occupant is out.
7:33 am M239 transporting Pri. 2 patient to Meritus Medical Center.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

live at FrederickScanner.com
UNITS: A229, A38, R24, R3, E111, PE23, E221, E11
7:42 am A229 on the scene, vehicle is off the roadway into the woods. Occupants are out.
7:43 am A229 reports one patient for evaluation. Holding A229, PE23. Other units in service.
7:50 am A229 transporting one Pri. 3 patient to the hospital.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

1900 block N. MARKET ST — FORT DETRICK WATER PLANT
UNITS: PE23, Q11, BC950
8:33 am BC950 canceled responding units. Alarm activated due to a power surge.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Service Call

3400 block ANGELICA WAY
UNITS: TT23
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

500 block HIMES AVE — DUTCHS DAUGHTER RESTAURANT
UNITS: PE311, TT4
12:24 pm Frederic ECC advises responding units that the proper alarm passcode was received. Units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Gas Odor Inside

2200 block W. GREENLEAF DR
UNITS: E11, E501
1:10 pm E11 on the scene, nothing evident. Investigating.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

5900 block QUINN ORCHARD RD — COUNTRY MEADOWS OF FREDERICK
UNITS: E331, TT4
1:22 pm E331 on the scene, 2-story assisted living facility. Normal conditions. Building not evacuated.
1:25 pm E331 investigating activated detector on second floor.
1:26 pm TT4 successfully reset alarm system.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

US-15SB / AUBURN RD (CATOCTIN FURNACE)
UNITS: A307, A229, R10, E61, E291, E221
3:57 pm A307 on the scene, single vehicle involved. Checking on occupant(s).
3:59 pm R10 reports single vehicle, A307 evaluating single occupant. R10 holding A307, R10. Other responding units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Alert 1 - Minor Difficulty

300 block AVIATION WAY — FREDERICK AIRPORT TERMINAL (FREDERICK REGIONAL AIRPORT)
UNITS: E31, PE23, R3, A38, A339, ALS2, BC902, SAF900, EMS902
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

500 block HIMES AVE — DUTCHS DAUGHTER RESTAURANT
UNITS: PE311, TW1
7:04 pm Frederick ECC advises responding units that the proper alarm Passcode was received.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

E. SOUTH ST / MONOCACY BLVD (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A38, R3
7:18 pm R3 on scene, single vehicle involved. Checking on occupant.
7:20 pm A38 evaluating one patient.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

BOYERS MILL RD / YEAGERTOWN RD
UNITS: A158, R15
7:43 pm R15 on scene; 2 vehicles involved. Checking on occupant(s).
7:57 pm A158 evaluated one patient who refused transport. Units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Pedestrian Struck - Als

RT40 / OLD CAMP RD
UNITS: A129, ALS4, E121, C3-C, EMS902
8:28 pm Frederick ECC advises responding units that FPD are on scene; CPR is in progress.
8:29 pm C3-C on scene, confirming CPR in progress.
8:32 pm E121 on the scene, establishing command.
8:40 pm E121 reports patient is Pri. 4.
8:46 pm E121 reports Rte. 40EB between Old Camp Rd and Blentlinger Rd is closed for an extended period.
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7-Day Weather

National Weather Service
SUN Sep 20 ⛈️ 79° / 62° Scattered Thunderstorms ISSUE DAY
MON Sep 21 🌧️ 70° / 58° Rain Showers Likely 84% precip
TUE Sep 22 ⛈️ 63° / 53° Showers And Thunderstorms 94% precip
WED Sep 23 🌧️ 62° / 51° Rain Showers Likely 64% precip
THU Sep 24 🌧️ 62° / 50° Chance Rain Showers 40% precip
FRI Sep 25 🌤️ 65° / 50° Mostly Sunny 12% precip
SAT Sep 26 🌤️ 69° / 52° Mostly Sunny 14% precip
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