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FREDERICK WATCH
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Tuesday, September 22, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Daily Edition Vol. 1, No. 40
Coverage period Monday, September 21, 2026 News and incidents from the previous day

I-70 Rollover Among Multiple Roadway Incidents

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

Crews were dispatched to I-70 westbound near HOLLOW RD in Braddock Heights at 2:20 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident — rollover. Responding units included Ambulance A129, Ambulance A89, Advanced Life Support ALS8, Rescue Squad R8, Engine E121, Rescue Engine RE74, Battalion Chief BC903, Battalion Chief BC902 and EMS Supervisor EMS901. At 2:28 p.m., Engine E121 arrived, and Engine E121 established command. At 2:29 p.m., there were reports of one occupant confined to the vehicle. R8 was to provide extrication upon arrival.

At 12:18 a.m., crews were called to I-70 westbound near 46MM for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance A78, Ambulance A89, Rescue Squad R8, Engine E121, Rescue Engine RE74, Hazmat HM33 and HMSU33. At 12:26 a.m., Engine E121 arrived to find a tractor-trailer on the shoulder. Engine E121 began checking on the occupants. At 12:28 a.m., there were reports of one patient for evaluation. A78 and E121 remained on the call. Other units were in service.

A reported vehicle accident brought crews to I-270 southbound near I-70 in Frederick at 3:16 p.m. Responding units included Ambulance A18, Ambulance A319, Rescue Squad R3, Engine E11, Paramedic Engine PE311 and C1. At 3:21 p.m., Engine E11 arrived. The incident involved a vehicle into the guardrail, north of New Design Rd. A18, A319 and E11 remained on the call.

Crews were dispatched to HILLCREST DR near PENDLETON DR at 3:29 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance A37, Engine E3 and C3-C. At 3:33 p.m., C3-C arrived to find two vehicles involved. All occupants were out. At 3:34 p.m., the incident was reported as a property damage collision, with no Fire/EMS services required.

At 4:19 p.m., crews were called to RT15NB near W. for a reported vehicle accident. At 4:21 p.m., C3 arrived. 3 vehicles were involved, just south of the bridge over W. Patrick St. At 4:23 p.m., there were reports of one patient for evaluation, with a possible refusal. A18 and R3 remained on the call. Other responding units were in service.

VEHICLE ACCIDENT - BLS, RT15NB / W.. Photo credit: Maryland Department of Transportation.
VEHICLE ACCIDENT - BLS, RT15NB / W.. Photo credit: Maryland Department of Transportation.

A report of wires down or arcing brought crews to Route 17 near BRENTLAND RD at 2:09 a.m. Responding units included Paramedic Engine PE52. At 2:18 a.m., Paramedic Engine PE52 arrived to find a utility pole and wires down across the roadway. Paramedic Engine PE52 requested that the power company respond. At 2:21 a.m., Paramedic Engine PE52 requested Fire-Police for traffic control.

Crews were dispatched to the 5200 block of PRESIDENTS CT — JRC WESTVIEW CORNER at 7:11 a.m. for a reported commercial fire alarm. Responding units included Paramedic Engine PE311 and Tiller Truck TT4. At 7:13 a.m., Paramedic Engine PE311 arrived at a single-story commercial strip. Paramedic Engine PE311 found nothing evident. Paramedic Engine PE311 began investigating. At 7:16 a.m., the investigation found no hazards present.

At 8:44 a.m., crews were called to the 7200 block of MARCIES CHOICE LN — COUNTY WORK RELEASE CENTER for a reported commercial fire alarm. Responding units included Paramedic Engine PE311 and Tower TW1. At 8:48 a.m., Paramedic Engine PE311 arrived to normal conditions and began investigating. At 8:49 a.m., TW1 was placed in service.

Yesterday on the Roads

Traffic observations313observed during the day
Peak traffic hour3 p.m.88 reports
Top corridorI-7012 reports
  • Congestion269
  • Crashes15
  • Roadwork11
  • Disabled Vehicles4
  • Debris/Hazards4
  • Closures4

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

Weather

Today and tomorrow in Frederick

TUESDAY SEP 22
High 60° • Low 53°

Rain showers before 7am, then rain showers likely and patchy fog between 7am and 8am, then patchy fog and showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 60. Northeast wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Rain chance 80%
WEDNESDAY SEP 23
High 64° • Low 51°

Rain showers likely before 8am, then a chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 64. Northeast wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 22 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

4 road closure updates

Since the previous Frederick Watch edition

NEWFrederick City

HILLCREST DR

Limited Public Access, all directions. 1 lane open. Construction. Precision Utlities asphalt patching lane closures

NEWFrederick City

N MARKET ST

Limited Public Access, all directions. 1 lane open. Construction. HMF Paving sidewalk repairs sidewalk closures

NEWFrederick City

W SOUTH ST

Limited Public Access, all directions. 1 lane open. Construction. Jerry Justice Excavating concrete curb replacement lane and sidewalk closures

Frederick County road closure data
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The Day’s Run Log

Complete call activity for Monday, September 21. Excludes medical calls.

TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

I-70WB / 46MM
UNITS: A78, A89, R8, E121, RE74, HM33, HMSU33
12:26 am E121 on the scene, tractor trailer on shoulder. Checking on occupant(s).
12:28 am E121 reports one patient for evaluation. Holding A78, E121. Other units in service.
12:31 am E121 requesting HazMat resources for fuel pump-off.
WEATHER & UTILITIES

Wires Down Or Arcing

RT17 / BRENTLAND RD
UNITS: PE52
2:18 am PE52 on the scene, utility pole and wires down across the roadway. Requesting power company to respond.
2:21 am PE52 requesting Fire-Police for traffic control.
2:42 am PE52 reports power company algae arrived on location.
WEATHER & UTILITIES

Flooding Condition

6300 block RUTHERFORD CT (BALLENGER CREEK)
UNITS: PE311
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

5200 block PRESIDENTS CT — JRC WESTVIEW CORNER
UNITS: PE311, TT4
7:13 am PE311 on the scene, single story commercial strip. Nothing evident. Investigating.
7:16 am PE311 investigated, no hazards present.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

7200 block MARCIES CHOICE LN — COUNTY WORK RELEASE CENTER
UNITS: PE311, TW1
8:48 am PE311 on the scene, normal conditions, investigating.
8:49 am PE311 placing TW1 in service.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

8400 block PROGRESS DR
UNITS: E111, TT4
9:44 am TT4 reports business is conducting a fire drill. No fire department services needed.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Service Call

6200 block DARLINGTON CT (BALLENGER CREEK)
UNITS: PE311
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Rollover

I-70WB / HOLLOW RD (BRADDOCK HEIGHTS)
UNITS: A129, A89, ALS8, R8, E121, RE74, BC903, BC902, EMS901
2:28 pm E121 on scene, establishing command.
2:29 pm E121 reports one occupant confined to the vehicle. R8 to provide extrication upon arrival.
2:38 pm BC903 on scene, assuming command.
2:48 pm BC903 reports patient removed from vehicle, A129 evaluating.
3:00 pm M129 transporting Pri. 2 patient to Meritus Medical Center. Remaining units clearing the scene when ready.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

I-270SB / I-70 (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A18, A319, R3, E11, PE311, C1
3:21 pm E11 on scene, vehicle into the guardrail, north of New Design Rd. Holding A18, A319, E11.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

HILLCREST DR / PENDLETON DR
UNITS: A37, E3, C3-C
3:33 pm C3-C on scene, 2 vehicles involved. All occupants are out.
3:34 pm C3-C reports property damage collision; no Fire/EMS services required.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

RT15NB / W.
4:21 pm C3 on scene, 3 vehicles involved, just south of the bridge over W. Patrick St.
4:23 pm C3 reports one patient for evaluation, possible refusal. Holding A18, R3. Other responding units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

4400 block URBANA PIKE — MONOCACY CROSSING RESTAURANT
UNITS: A239, TT23, C23-B
4:49 pm Frederick ECC advises responding units that FCSO are on scene reporting accident is property damage collision. Units in service.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

5100 block IRONSIDES DR
UNITS: PE311, TW1
5:32 pm Frederick ECC advises responding units that the proper alarm passcode was received. Units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

1500 block W. PATRICK ST, IAO
UNITS: A129, E121
5:40 pm A129 on the scene, 2 vehicles involved, PD on scene.
5:44 pm E121 reports no fire department services needed. Units in service.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

5000 block WESTVIEW DR — TOWNEPLACE SUITES BY MARRIOTT
UNITS: PE311, T50
8:22 pm PE311 on the scene, 5-story hotel. Normal exterior conditions, building under evacuation. Investigating.
8:47 pm PE311 investigated, no hazards present.
FREDERICK, MARYLAND

7-Day Weather

National Weather Service
MON Sep 21 🌧️ 66° / 58° Rain ISSUE DAY
TUE Sep 22 🌫️ 60° / 53° Patchy Fog 85% precip
WED Sep 23 🌧️ 64° / 51° Chance Light Rain 64% precip
THU Sep 24 🌧️ 66° / 49° Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny 15% precip
FRI Sep 25 🌤️ 67° / 51° Mostly Sunny 6% precip
SAT Sep 26 🌤️ 68° / 52° Mostly Sunny 3% precip
SUN Sep 27 🌤️ 70° / 53° Mostly Sunny 3% precip
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