I-97 Crash Halts Highway, Sends 5 to Emergency Care

A violent accident on I-97 shut down the major highway for about 45 minutes Thursday morning after a high-speed, rear-end collision sent four children and one adult to John’s Hopkins and Shock Trauma.

Sgt. Larry White of the Maryland State Police said the accident involved two Toyota sedans and confirmed that one of the vehicles flipped as a result of the collision.

Four children were sent to the pediatric center at John’s Hopkins and a 55-year-old woman was taken to the Shock Trauma Center from the crash, according to Lt. Cliff Kooser, a spokesman for the Anne Arundel Fire Department.

Contrary to witness reports received by Patch, White said no fire occurred during the crash that took place on I-97 southbound at the Rt. 3 exit.

Kooser also said the victims of the crash were rushed as a priority two, meaning they faced serious but not life-threatening injuries.