Crime & Safety

One Killed in Ritchie Highway Crash Involving Trash Truck: Police

One person was killed Thursday afternoon in a Pasadena crash that involved multiple vehicles, one of which was a trash truck.

Pasadena, MD — One person has been confirmed killed in a crash that involved six vehicles and a trash truck, authorities said.

The fatal accident happened about 2 p.m. Thursday on Route 2 (Ritchie Highway) at Jumpers Hole Road.

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Anne Arundel County Police say the highway is still closed in both directions and drivers should avoid the area.



Officials have no time estimate for when the road will re-open.

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