Pasadena, Md. – On Feb. 2, at approximately 7:59 p.m. officers responded to a single vehicle accident on Pinehurst Road near Oakdale Road in Pasadena.
Initial investigation found that the vehicle was northbound on Pinehurst Road at a high rate of speed when the driver lost control, left the roadway, and struck a tree. All three occupants were transported to Shock Trauma in Baltimore. The driver and front passenger suffered non-life threatening injuries. The rear passenger died as a result of her injuries while being treated at Shock Trauma.
The primary cause of this collision is excessive speed while alcohol is suspected to be a contributing factor. The Traffic Safety Section is handing the investigation and charges, if any, will be after review by the State’s Attorney.