Woman Killed in Crash; Driver Charged with DUI

A Mississippi woman died early Tuesday when the car she was riding in crashed into a tree, and police have charged the driver with drunk driving.

Anne Arundel County Police say a 2005 Honda Civic driven by Ronald William Williamsen, 29, of Dundalk crashed about 2:30 a.m. on Solley Road at Chestnut Springs Lane in Glen Burnie. Investigators suspect excessive speed and the driver’s alcohol consumption caused the fatal wreck.

The car was northbound on Solley Road when it crossed the centerline, left the roadway and struck a tree and street sign.

The female passenger suffered severe head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have identified the victim as Kaitlan Elizabeth Williams, 21, of Winona, MS.

The driver, Williamsen, was uninjured but suspected to be under the influence of alcohol. He was later charged with homicide by motor vehicle while intoxicated, DUI, and other traffic charges, police say.

»Ronald William Williamsen, 29, of Dundalk has been charged with DUI and homicide by motor vehicle in the death of a passenger following a car crash. Credit: Anne Arundel County Police