Montgomery County, MD – An early morning collision between a Maryland state trooper’s patrol vehicle and a driver suspected of impairment has left the trooper hospitalized with injuries. The incident took place in a highway construction zone in Montgomery County.
The injured trooper, who is assigned to the College Park Barrack, was performing traffic control duties within a work zone area on the inner loop of I-495 at University Boulevard. The trooper had activated his emergency lights at the time of the collision. He was promptly transported to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center via ambulance for medical treatment.
The driver of the white Mercedes SUV involved in the crash has been identified as Anthony Bowser, a 31-year-old resident of Washington, D.C. Bowser was also taken to Suburban Hospital for evaluation and treatment. Charges against him are currently pending as investigators carry out their examination of the incident. The Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office will be consulted during this process.
This unfortunate crash serves as a stark reminder of the hazards faced by first responders and road crews who work tirelessly within construction zones on busy highways. Their daily tasks are fraught with danger, and incidents like this underscore the need for heightened awareness and caution when navigating through such areas.