A single-vehicle crash occurred in Laurel, resulting in the death of a local man. The incident occurred just after midnight on April 17, 2024 at the intersection of Laurel Fort Meade Road (Route 198) and Laurel Racetrack Road.
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The Anne Arundel County Police reported that a 2019 Jeep Wrangler was traveling westbound on Laurel Fort Meade Road when it crossed into the opposing lanes and continued westbound. The vehicle struck a guardrail, became airborne, and ultimately overturned after landing. The driver, identified as 37-year-old Jeff Charles of Laurel, was ejected from the Jeep during the accident and pronounced dead at the scene.
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The local police department’s traffic safety section is conducting an investigation to determine the precise cause of the crash.
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