1 dead in 2-vehicle crash on US-50 near Annapolis, traffic blocked for over 3 hours

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One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash on eastbound U.S. Route 50 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, early Wednesday morning.

Maryland State Police told WTOP the crash happened around 4:30 a.m. between Maryland Rt.  450/Parole and MD-70/Rowe Boulevard near Annapolis.

It is unclear if others were hurt in the crash. Troopers are still at the scene investigating.

All lanes were blocked for over three hours, and drivers were diverted from exit 23 to Parole.

All lanes reopened at around 7:40 a.m.

Below is a map of where the crash occurred.

(Courtesy Google Maps)

This is a developing story. Stay with WTOP for the latest. 

Andrew Alsbrooks

Andrew Alsbrooks is an Associate Producer at WTOP. Prior to joining WTOP, Andrew worked for NBC Washington and he currently works at NBC Sports Washington from time to time. Finding the “why” in every story is what drives him to put his best foot forward on any topic that faces him.

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