62-year-old man killed in multi-vehicle crash on hanover pike in baltimore county
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62-year-old man killed in multi-vehicle crash on Hanover Pike in Baltimore County

TOWSON, MD – Baltimore County Police are investigating a fatal three-vehicle collision that occurred Thursday evening in the area of Hanover Pike and Lees Mill Road.

Officers responded around 6 p.m. to reports of a crash involving two pickup trucks and a passenger vehicle.

Investigators said a 2012 Dodge Ram and a 2014 Ford F-150 were traveling south when they collided, sending the Ford into the northbound lane.

The Ford then struck a 2021 Buick traveling in the opposite direction.


Key Points

  • A 62-year-old man was killed in a three-vehicle crash Thursday evening on Hanover Pike.
  • The collision sent one pickup truck into oncoming traffic, where it struck a Buick.
  • The crash remains under investigation by Baltimore County Police.

One driver killed, another injured

Police identified the deceased driver as 62-year-old Patrick Little, who was operating the Ford F-150. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The driver of the Buick sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was also taken to the hospital for treatment.

Investigation ongoing

The Baltimore County Police Department’s Crash Team is continuing to examine the cause and sequence of the collision. Officials have not released further details about contributing factors or possible charges.

Authorities are asking anyone who witnessed the crash or has information to contact the Baltimore County Police Department.

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