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Saturday, October 17, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Daily Edition Vol. 1, No. 65
Coverage period Friday, October 16, 2026 News and incidents from the previous day

Multiple Roadway Incidents, Vehicle Accident - Entrapment at Milt Summers Road and Vehicle Fire - Structure Threatened at Black Ankle Road

Fire responses, rescues and roadway incidents from verified Frederick Scanner reports

Crews were called to 2700 block MILT SUMMERS RD in Myersville at 2:40 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident - entrapment. At 2:40 p.m., Ambulance 89 arrived. 2 vehicles involved, one overturned. Occupants appear to be out. At 2:42 p.m., Ambulance 89 reported one occupant is out of their passenger vehicle, second occupant still inside the overturned box truck, requires a windshield to be removed. At 2:48 p.m., Chief 7 reported a patient with non-life-threatening injuries still inside the overturned box truck, however, vehicle requires stabilization before occupant can be removed. A89 evaluating patient from the other passenger vehicle. At 2:59 p.m., Chief 7 reported occupant of the box truck has been removed from the vehicle. At 3:08 p.m., Ambulance 89 was transporting a patient with non-life-threatening injuries to Meritus Medical Center. At 3:21 p.m., Medic 79 was transporting additional patient to Meritus Medical Center.

Crews were called to 14500 block BLACK ANKLE RD at 1:51 a.m. for a reported vehicle fire - structure threatened. At 2:03 a.m., Rescue Engine 171 arrived. Rescue Engine 171 reported homeowner spraying water on fire; fire appears to be contained to the vehicle. At 2:06 a.m., Chief 17 reported structure is not involved.

Crews were called to 4800 block BUCKEYSTOWN PIKE — HOME2 SUITES at 4:16 a.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 4:32 a.m., Ambulance 319 was transporting one patient to the hospital.

Crews were called to URBANA PIKE near BUCKEYSTOWN PIKE — ENTERPRISE CAR RENTAL at 8:36 a.m. for a reported pedestrian struck. At 8:39 a.m., Operations Deputy Chief 900 reported patient is upright and walking. At 8:45 a.m., Engine 29 reported patient refused transport. Remaining units clearing the scene.

Crews were called to GREEN VALLEY RD near PRICE RD in Green Valley at 12:42 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident triggered by an automatic crash notification. At 12:48 p.m., Paramedic Engine 251 located a cell phone in the roadway that triggered the automatic crash notification. Units in service.

Crews were called to I-70 westbound near RT40A in Braddock at 2:22 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident triggered by an automatic crash notification. At 2:29 p.m., Ambulance 89 reported nothing found on their route of travel eastbound. At 2:30 p.m., Engine 121 reported units found nothing in either direction of I-70. Units in service.

Crews were called to 4700 block MUSSETTER RD in Ijamsville at 4:13 p.m. for a reported check after a vehicle accident. At 4:21 p.m., Ambulance 259 arrived. 2 vehicles pulled off in a driveway of a residence. Ambulance 259 began checking on the occupants. At 4:31 p.m., Ambulance 259 was transporting a patient with non-life-threatening injuries to the hospital.

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Crews were called to Route 80 near IJAMSVILLE RD at 5:12 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 5:17 p.m., Engine 231 arrived to find two vehicles involved. Engine 231 began checking on the occupants. At 5:35 p.m., Ambulance 339 obtained patient refusals. Fire/EMS clearing the scene.

Crews were called to 9100 block STAUFFER RD in Walkersville at 7:33 p.m. for a reported electrical hazard inside. At 7:39 p.m., Chief 11 arrived at a two-story single-family dwelling and found nothing evident. The occupants were outside. At 7:49 p.m., Chief 11 reported E291 located a faulty electrical outlet. Power has been secured, E291, C11 in service.

Crews were called to 13800 block MOTTERS STATION RD in Rocky Ridge at 8:09 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 8:11 p.m., Chief 13 arrived. single vehicle into a utility pole. Chief 13 began checking on the occupants. At 8:21 p.m., Chief 13 requested additional ambulance. 8:42 pm; A309 transporting a patient with non-life-threatening injuries to FHH.

Crews were called to 400 block DELAWARE RD — MONOCACY VILLAGE PARK at 8:25 p.m. for a reported illegal open burning - non emergency response. At 8:33 p.m., Paramedic Engine 23 arrived. of a campfire in the open. Paramedic Engine 23 began investigating. At 8:35 p.m., Paramedic Engine 23 reported fire extinguished.

Frederick Scanner logged 22 incidents during the day, with 44 follow-up updates recorded. The busiest hour was 4:00 a.m., when 3 incidents were logged.

Yesterday on the Roads

Traffic observations329observed during the day
Peak traffic hour2 p.m.54 reports
Top corridorI-7012 reports
  • Congestion278
  • Crashes15
  • Roadwork10
  • Disabled Vehicles10
  • Closures8
  • Debris/Hazards3

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

Weather

Three-day forecast in Frederick

SATURDAY OCT 17
High 55° • Low 33°

Isolated rain showers before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. North wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Rain chance 20%
SUNDAY OCT 18
High 57° • Low 38°

Areas of frost before 8am. Sunny, with a high near 57. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

MONDAY OCT 19
High 58° • Low 44°

A chance of rain showers after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Rain chance 30%
National Weather Service
Road Watch

1 road closure update

Since the previous Frederick Watch edition

CLEAREDFrederick City

TUSCANNEY DR

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

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 Friday, October 16. Excludes medical calls.

FIRE & RESCUE

Vehicle Fire - Structure Threatened

14500 block BLACK ANKLE RD
UNITS: RE171, CCE141, CCE102, E152, K17, CCT1, A179, C17, CCC1, BC901, SAF901
2:01 am CCC1 on scene, confirming vehicle on fire next to the garage. Establishing command.
2:02 am C17 on scene, assuming command.
2:03 am RE171 on the scene, reports homeowner spraying water on fire; fire appears to be contained to the vehicle.
2:06 am C17 reports structure is not involved.
2:07 am C17 holding RE171, K17. Other responding units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

4800 block BUCKEYSTOWN PIKE — HOME2 SUITES
UNITS: A319, PE311
4:22 am PE311 on the scene, vehicle into a ditch. Checking on occupant(s)
4:32 am A319 transporting one patient to the hospital.
FIRE & RESCUE

Transformer Fire

2700 BLOCKC THURSTON RD (URBANA)
UNITS: E231
7:05 am E231 on scene, confirming transformer exploded, no active fire currently.
7:06 am E231 reports power line is down and smoldering in the woods. Utility company notified.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Pedestrian Struck - Als

URBANA PIKE / BUCKEYSTOWN PIKE — ENTERPRISE CAR RENTAL
UNITS: A38, ALS4, R3, E291, EMS902, OPSDC900
8:39 am E291 on the scene, patient in the parking lot of Enterprise Car Rental. OPSDC900 on scene, establishing command.
8:39 am OPSDC900 reports patient is upright and walking.
8:40 am OPSDC900 holding A38, ALS4, E291. Other units in service.
8:45 am E29 reports patient refused transport. Remaining units clearing the scene.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Service Call

400 block HARLAN WAY — THE FRED APARTMENTS
UNITS: E11, MCH904
9:58 am E11 alerted to assist a resident with a broken wheelchair.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls (Automatic Crash Notification)

I-70WB / RT40A (BRADDOCK)
UNITS: A129, A89, R3, E121, E82
2:25 pm E121 in the area, attempting to locate.
2:29 pm A89 reports nothing found on their route of travel eastbound.
2:30 pm E121 reports units found nothing in either direction of I-70. Units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Entrapment

2700 block MILT SUMMERS RD (MYERSVILLE)
UNITS: A89, A79, ALS8, E82, R3, RE74, C7, BC903, EMS901
2:40 pm A89 on the scene, 2 vehicles involved, one overturned. Occupants appear to be out.
2:42 pm A89 reports one occupant is out of their passenger vehicle, second occupant still inside the overturned box truck, requires a windshield to be removed.
2:43 pm BC903 requesting R3 to respond.
2:46 pm C7 on the scene, establishing command.
2:48 pm C7 reports a patient with non-life-threatening injuries still inside the overturned box truck, however, vehicle requires stabilization before occupant can be removed. A89 evaluating patient from the other passenger vehicle.
2:59 pm C7 reports occupant of the box truck has been removed from the vehicle.
3:03 pm C7 requesting additional ambulance.
3:08 pm A89 transporting a patient with non-life-threatening injuries to Meritus Medical Center.
3:21 pm M79 transporting additional patient to Meritus Medical Center.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Flooding Condition

8000 block DEVILBISS BRIDGE RD
UNITS: E291, E221
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Check Up After Accident - Police On Scene

4700 block MUSSETTER RD (IJAMSVILLE)
UNITS: A259, E251
4:21 pm A259 on the scene, 2 vehicles pulled off in a driveway of a residence. Checking on occupants.
4:31 pm A259 transporting a patient with non-life-threatening injuries to the hospital.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

RT80 / IJAMSVILLE RD
UNITS: A339, E231
5:17 pm E231 on scene, 2 vehicles involved. Checking on occupants.
5:35 pm A339 obtained patient refusals. Fire/EMS clearing the scene.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

3900 block BRAVEHEART CIR (CENTERVILLE)
UNITS: PE251, TT23
5:55 pm TT23 on scene, 2-story single-family. Nothing evident.
5:56 pm TT23 made contact with the homeowner who advises alarm was accidental. Units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

RT40 / US-15
UNITS: A18, E11
7:34 pm E11 on scene, on W. Patrick St in the WB lanes beneath the US-15 bridge.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Electrical Hazard Inside

9100 block STAUFFER RD (WALKERSVILLE)
UNITS: E291, PE23, TW11, R24, K1, K17, C11
7:39 pm C11 on the scene, 2-story single-family dwelling. Nothing evident. Occupants are out.
7:42 pm C11 holding E291, other responding units in service.
7:49 pm C11 reports E291 located a faulty electrical outlet. Power has been secured, E291, C11 in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

13800 block MOTTERS STATION RD (ROCKY RIDGE)
UNITS: A229, A309, SU13, E133, C13
8:11 pm C13 on the scene, single vehicle into a utility pole. Checking on occupants.
8:21 pm C13 requesting additional ambulance. 8:42 pm; A309 transporting a patient with non-life-threatening injuries to FHH.
FIRE & RESCUE

Illegal Open Burning - Non Emergency Response

400 block DELAWARE RD — MONOCACY VILLAGE PARK
UNITS: PE23
8:33 pm PE23 on the scene of a campfire in the open. Investigating.
8:35 pm PE23 reports fire extinguished.
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7-Day Weather

National Weather Service
FRI Oct 16 ☁️ 82° / 49° AM Clouds/PM Sun ISSUE DAY
SAT Oct 17 🌧️ 55° / 33° Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Sunny 18% precip
SUN Oct 18 ☀️ 57° / 38° Areas Of Frost then Sunny 3% precip
MON Oct 19 🌧️ 58° / 44° Chance Rain Showers 27% precip
TUE Oct 20 🌧️ 64° / 48° Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 16% precip
WED Oct 21 ☀️ 64° / 47° Sunny 17% precip
THU Oct 22 🌧️ 62° / 48° Slight Chance Rain Showers 17% precip
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