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Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Daily Edition Vol. 1, No. 55
Coverage period Tuesday, October 6, 2026 News and incidents from the previous day

W. Second Street Rollover, Multiple Roadway Incidents

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

Crews were dispatched to I-70 eastbound near EXIT 59 in Linganore / Ijamsville at 8:39 a.m. for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance 158, Ambulance 318, Rescue Squad 15, Engine 331, Engine 152, Advanced Life Support 31, EMS Supervisor 901 and Battalion Chief 901. At 8:44 a.m., Engine 331 arrived. I-70EB just east of the exit for Rte. 144 on the right shoulder. At 8:45 a.m., reports patient is conscious.

At 1:53 p.m., crews were called to Route 550 near RAILROAD in Thurmont for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance 307, Ambulance 229, Advanced Life Support 30, Rescue Squad 10, Engine 102, Paramedic Engine 23 and EMS Supervisor 902. At 1:54 p.m., Ambulance 307 arrived to find two vehicles involved. Ambulance 307 began checking on the occupants. At 1:56 p.m., Rescue Squad 10 arrived. Rescue Squad 10 established command. Rescue Squad 10 requested second ambulance, additional ALS resource.

A reported motorcycle accident brought crews to 500 block HIMES AVE — DUTCHS DAUGHTER RESTAURANT at 3:04 p.m. Responding units included Ambulance 319, Advanced Life Support 4, Rescue Squad 3, Paramedic Engine 311, EMS Supervisor 901 and C3-C. At 3:07 p.m., C3-C arrived. motorcycle down. At 3:09 p.m., A319, ALS4 and PE311 remained on the call. Other units in service.

Crews were dispatched to W. SECOND ST near N. COURT ST, IAO in Frederick at 12:02 a.m. for a reported vehicle accident - rollover. Responding units included Ambulance 38, Advanced Life Support 4, Rescue Squad 3, Engine 33, Battalion Chief 901 and EMS Supervisor 902. At 12:04 a.m., Advanced Life Support 4 arrived. single vehicle on its roof. At 12:05 a.m., reports one occupant still inside.

At 11:18 a.m., crews were called to 13700 block JACOBS RD in Mt. Airy for a reported vehicle accident - ejection. Responding units included Carroll County Medic 18, Carroll County Rescue 1, Engine 152, CCC1-2, Battalion Chief 901 and EMS Supervisor 902. At 11:19 a.m., Units alerted for a passenger vehicle vs. tractor, with reported ejection. At 11:24 a.m., Carroll County Rescue 1 arrived. riding lawnmower along the side of the roadway, occupant upright and walking. CCR1 establishing command.

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A reported vehicle accident brought crews to RT15NB near W. SEVENTH ST in Frederick at 6:56 a.m. Responding units included Ambulance 19, Ambulance 29, Rescue Squad 3, Engine 11 and Paramedic Engine 23. At 7:00 a.m., Engine 11 arrived. US-15NB between Rosemont Ave / 7th St; one vehicle on each shoulder. Engine 11 began checking on the occupants. At 7:02 a.m., A19, E11 and R3 remained on the call. Other units in service.

Crews were dispatched to I-270 southbound near Route 80 in Urbana at 7:16 a.m. for a reported vehicle accident triggered by an automatic crash notification. Responding units included Ambulance 318, Ambulance 259, Rescue Squad 3, Engine 231, Paramedic Engine 251 and Tiller Truck 23. At 7:20 a.m., Tiller Truck 23 arrived. 3 vehicles involved on the left side of the roadway on I-270SB just past Rte. 80. At 7:22 a.m., Ambulance 318 began evaluating one patient.

At 10:07 a.m., crews were called to LIBERTY RD near MAPLEVILLE RD for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance 158, Ambulance 179 and Rescue Engine 171. At 10:19 a.m., reports 2 vehicles involved. Rescue Engine 171 began checking on the occupants. At 10:25 a.m., Rescue Engine 171 requested additional ambulance.

Yesterday on the Roads

Traffic observations260observed during the day
Peak traffic hour2 p.m.52 reports
Top corridorI-707 reports
  • Congestion227
  • Crashes13
  • Roadwork6
  • Closures6
  • Disabled Vehicles3
  • Debris/Hazards2

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

Weather

Today and tomorrow in Frederick

WEDNESDAY OCT 7
High 72° • Low 53°

Sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 2 to 9 mph.

THURSDAY OCT 8
High 77° • Low 52°

Sunny, with a high near 77. West wind 1 to 8 mph.

National Weather Service
Road Watch

1 road closure update

Since the previous Frederick Watch edition

CLEAREDFrederick County

PRICES DISTILLERY RD

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

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

Frederick County road closure data
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The Day’s Run Log

Complete call activity for Tuesday, October 6. Excludes medical calls.

TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Rollover

W. SECOND ST / N. COURT ST, IAO (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A38, ALS4, R3, E33, BC901, EMS902
12:04 am ALS4 on the scene, single vehicle on its roof.
12:05 am ALS4 reports one occupant still inside.
12:08 am R3 reports patient removed from the vehicle.
12:19 am A38 obtained patient refusal. Units clearing the scene.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

RT15NB / W. SEVENTH ST (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A19, A29, R3, E11, PE23
7:00 am E11 on the scene, US-15NB between Rosemont Ave / 7th St; one vehicle on each shoulder. Checking on occupants.
7:02 am E11 holding A19, E11, R3. Other units in service.
7:07 am A19 transporting one patient to three hospital.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls (Automatic Crash Notification)

I-270SB / RT80 (URBANA)
UNITS: A318, A259, R3, E231, PE251, TT23
7:20 am TT23 on scene, 3 vehicles involved on the left side of the roadway on I-270SB just past Rte. 80.
7:22 am A318 evaluating one patient.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

5600 block BUCKEYSTOWN PIKE — SAMS CLUB
UNITS: PE311, TT4
8:29 am Frederick ECC advises responding units that the proper alarm passcode was received. Units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Als

I-70EB / EXIT 59 (LINGANORE / IJAMSVILLE)
UNITS: A158, A318, R15, E331, E152, ALS31, EMS901, BC901
8:44 am E331 on the scene, I-70EB just east of the exit for Rte. 144 on the right shoulder.
8:45 am E331 reports patient is conscious.
8:47 am E331 holding A318, ALS31, EMS901, E331. Other responding units in service.
9:01 am E331 reports A318 obtained patient refusal. Units clearing the scene when ready.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Check Up After Accident - Police On Scene

I-70EB / EXIT 59 (LINGANORE/IJAMSVILLE)
UNITS: A259, E33
9:06 am E33 on the scene, 2 vehicles involved on a rear-end collision. Vehicles involved are on the left shoulder.
9:15 am A259 transporting a patient with non-life-threatening injuries to the hospital.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

11800 block CASH SMITH RD (NEW MIDWAY)
UNITS: E91, TW11
9:48 am Frederick ECC cancelled call.
ALARMS

Residential Fire Alarm (Single Family Resd/ Mobile Home)

6100 block HEATHMEADOW DR (LAKE LINGANORE - CROMWELL)
UNITS: E331
9:50 am E331 on the scene, nothing evident. Investigating.
9:53 am E331 reports burned toast. No fire department services needed. E331 in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

LIBERTY RD / MAPLEVILLE RD
UNITS: A158, A179, RE171
10:19 am RE171 reports 2 vehicles involved. Checking on occupants.
10:25 am RE171 requesting additional ambulance.
10:36 am A158 transporting 2 patients to the hospital. A179 transporting one patient.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Ejection

13700 block JACOBS RD (MT. AIRY)
UNITS: CCM18, CCR1, E152, CCC1-2, BC901, EMS902
11:19 am Units alerted for a passenger vehicle vs. tractor, with reported ejection.
11:24 am CCR1 on scene, riding lawnmower along the side of the roadway, occupant upright and walking. CCR1 establishing command.
11:26 am CCR1 reports one patient for evaluation; holding CCM18, CCR1. Other units in service.
11:38 am CCM18 transporting one patient to the hospital.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

6400 block MERCANTILE DR E — CAMDEN CLEARBROOK APTS
UNITS: PE311, TT4
11:44 am PE311 on scene, normal conditions. Investigating.
11:47 am PE311 reports alarm activated due to a pan of food left unattended. Crews performing ventilation.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

WORTHINGTON BLVD / URBANA PIKE (URBANA)
UNITS: A259, TT23
12:02 am A259 evaluating one patient.
11:57 am TT23 on the scene, 2 vehicles involved. Checking on occupants.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Wires Down Or Arcing

13100 block WOLFSVILLE RD (WOLFSVILLE)
UNITS: E212, BR216
1:01 pm E212 in the area, investigating.
1:05 pm E212 located a delivery truck off the roadway, appears to be the cause of the wires down.
1:07 pm E212 confirming wires down. Utility company notified.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Als

RT550 / RAILROAD (THURMONT)
UNITS: A307, A229, ALS30, R10, E102, PE23, EMS902
1:54 pm A307 on the scene, 2 vehicles involved. Checking on occupants.
1:56 pm R10 on scene, establishing command. Requesting second ambulance, additional ALS resource.
2:15 pm M229 transporting a patient with serious injuries to FHH.
2:16 pm M307 transporting a patient with serious injuries to FHH.
FIRE & RESCUE

Transformer Fire

5700 block BUCKEYSTOWN PIKE — POPEYES (EVERGREEN POINT)
UNITS: PE311
2:14 pm PE311 on scene, investigating.
2:16 pm PE311 confirming a blown transformer. Utility company notified.
FIRE & RESCUE

Vehicle Fire

US-15SB / RT340 (FREDERICK), RT15SB / RT340
UNITS: E11, E33
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Check Up After Accident - Police On Scene

RT144 / DETRICK RD
UNITS: A158, R15
2:48 pm R15 on the scene, 2 vehicles involved. Checking on occupants.
2:57 pm A158 evaluating one patient.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Motorcycle Accident

500 block HIMES AVE — DUTCHS DAUGHTER RESTAURANT
UNITS: A319, ALS4, R3, PE311, EMS901, C3-C
3:07 pm C3-C on scene, motorcycle down.
3:09 pm C3-C holding A319, ALS4, PE311. Other units in service.
3:22 pm C3-C reports crews continue to assess rider.
3:33 pm PE311 requesting MedEvac for a patient with serious injuries. Will rendezvous with Trooper 3 at the hangar at Frederick Municipal Airport.
3:36 pm M319 transporting patient to the hangar.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Service Call

100 block W. SOUTH ST (FREDERICK)
UNITS: E33, HM33, HMSU33
4:17 pm Units alerted to assist a homeowner with safely disposing a lithium-ion battery.
4:40 pm E33 obtained a swollen phone from a resident. Phone has been turned over to the HazMat crews for safe disposition.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

400 block S. JEFFERSON ST — PROSPECT VET CLINIC (PROSPECT PLAZA)
UNITS: E33, TT4
5:36 pm E33 on the scene, middle of the row commercial business in a strip shopping center. Nothing evident.
5:56 pm E33 investigated and active alarm, nothing found. System has been reset. Units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls (Automatic Crash Notification)

3600 block BUCKEYSTOWN PIKE, IAO (BUCKEYSTOWN)
UNITS: A149, R14
7:19 pm R14 on the scene, 2 vehicles involved, blocking the roadway. Occupants are out.
7:26 pm R14 requesting Fire-Police for traffic control.
7:31 pm A149 transporting a patient with non-life-threatening injuries to the hospital.
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7-Day Weather

National Weather Service
TUE Oct 6 ☀️ 66° / 41° Sunny ISSUE DAY
WED Oct 7 ☀️ 72° / 53° Sunny 2% precip
THU Oct 8 ☀️ 77° / 52° Sunny 0% precip
FRI Oct 9 ☀️ 72° / 51° Sunny 0% precip
SAT Oct 10 ☀️ 73° / 56° Sunny 9% precip
SUN Oct 11 🌧️ 70° / 60° Chance Rain Showers 63% precip
MON Oct 12 🌧️ 73° / 59° Rain Showers Likely 55% precip
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