Woman killed in head on collision on old court road
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Woman killed in head on collision on Old Court Road

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February 12, 2026
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Morning commute turns deadly as head on crash kills 31 year old driver in Pikesville

PIKESVILLE, MD — A 31-year-old woman was killed and two others were seriously injured Thursday morning after a Nissan SUV crossed the center line on Old Court Road and collided head-on with an Audi, authorities said.

The crash occurred at approximately 7:30 a.m. in the area of Old Court Road and Harden Lane in the 21208 zip code. Officers responding to reports of a multi-vehicle collision determined that a 2016 Nissan Rogue was traveling westbound on Old Court Road when it crossed into the opposite lane and struck a 2018 Audi Q5.

The driver of the Nissan, identified as Sydney Jones, 31, was transported to an area hospital, where she was pronounced deceased.

A juvenile passenger in the Nissan was also taken to a nearby hospital. The driver of the Audi was transported with life-threatening injuries.

Members of the Baltimore County Police Department’s Crash Team are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.

No additional details have been released.

Key Points

  • A 31-year-old driver was killed in a head-on crash in Pikesville
  • The collision occurred on Old Court Road near Harden Lane around 7:30 a.m.
  • The Crash Team is investigating the fatal multi-vehicle collision
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