DWI woman involved in hit and run with Ocean City fire engine arrested

OCEAN CITY, MD – The Ocean City Police Department responded to a hit-and-run collision that occurred on Saturday at approximately 8:35 p.m. at the intersection of 8th Street and Philadelphia Avenue.

The collision involved an Ocean City Fire Truck (Engine 1-1) and a black sedan, which fled the scene after the incident. The Ocean City Police Department immediately initiated an investigation to locate the driver responsible for the hit-and-run.

Officers quickly located and arrested the driver of the suspected vehicle. The driver has been identified as Tashae Simmons. Simmons has been charged with multiple traffic violations, including the hit-and-run collision and driving under the influence of alcohol.

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Jeff is a 2nd-year college student in Maryland. He is aspiring to become a newsroom video editor. He is working on his B.S. in Digital Journalism and Media.

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