PIKESVILLE, Md. – A 22-year-old man was killed early Monday morning in a collision along Reisterstown Road, just hours after celebrating his birthday.
Police say the crash happened around 12:30 a.m. near the Interstate 695 westbound exit ramp when a 2004 Toyota Corolla collided with a 2020 Lexus RX350 that was making a left turn.
Emergency responders pronounced the Toyota’s driver, Jefferson Mena-Rivas, dead at the scene.
Passenger critically injured in violent impact
An adult female passenger in the Toyota suffered potentially life-threatening injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital, according to Baltimore County Police. The driver of the Lexus was also taken to a hospital with minor injuries.
Authorities have not said whether speed or impairment played a role in the crash, which occurred in Precinct 4 – Pikesville. Investigators from the department’s Crash Team are continuing to gather evidence and reconstruct the events leading up to the collision.
Crash Team seeks information as investigation continues
The intersection, a heavily traveled stretch near the I-695 exit, was closed for several hours overnight while police examined the scene. Traffic resumed before dawn.
Police have asked anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has information relevant to the investigation to contact the Baltimore County Police Department.