Fatal Crash On I-83 Closed Interstate For Hours

BALTIMORE, MD — A deadly crash on Interstate 83 closed the southbound side of the JFX for about five hours Tuesday, according to authorities. The crash occurred on I-83 south before the exit for East 28th Street/Druid Park Lake Drive Tuesday morning, according to the Baltimore Fire Department.

One person died and at least two people were taken to the hospital, fire officials reported.

Police said I-83 south was shut down at the Coldspring exit before 11:20 a.m. due to the deadly crash. Drivers were encouraged to take alternate routes.

By 3:20 p.m., the Maryland State Highway Administration reported all lanes on I-83 south had reopened.

Fatal Accident I-83 Southbound. I-83 has been shut down from the Coldspring exit. Please choose an alternate route of travel. pic.twitter.com/7GB7dX8mBZ
— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) June 16, 2020

See the latest lane closure information from state transportation officials.

#BCFD & @BaltimorePolice on scene of a fatal accident I-83 Southbound @ E. 28th Street. At least two others taken to the hospital. Please stay clear of the area & expect delays. pic.twitter.com/m8TzUYUF6g
— Baltimore Fire (@BaltimoreFire) June 16, 2020

ATTENTION: Avoid I-83 south of Cold Spring. Truck fire at the median affecting traffic on both sides. I had nothing to offer that wasn’t already covered, but I’m praying that they got the driver out. @traffic_bmore @MarylandTraffic @JimWBALTraffic pic.twitter.com/eeIXlD6yuo
— Jamie Mason (@Jamie_Mason) June 16, 2020