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MDTA POLICE HAVE IDENTIFIED TWO OF THREE FATALITIES FROM MAJOR CRASHES ON I-95

Submitted by Tamory Winfield on
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Dec. 19, 2016
 
 

MDTA POLICE HAVE IDENTIFIED TWO OF THREE

FATALITIES FROM MAJOR CRASHES ON I-95

Involved Individuals & Witnesses Contact

Tunnel Command Duty Station At 410-537-1208

 

The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police have identified two of the three fatalities that occurred on I-95 in Baltimore City on Saturday, Dec. 17. The Police have not yet identified the operator of the tanker truck who died in the major crash on I-95 near Caton Avenue.

Alfredo Santos Orellana, a 38-year old male from Mount Rainier, died in the crash on I-95 near Caton Avenue. Mehmed Hodzic, a 54-year old male from Edgewood, died in the crash on I-95 near Eastern Avenue.

There are still a number of unclaimed vehicles. The MDTA Police request any operators, passengers, involved individuals OR witnesses in the crash on I-95 near Caton Avenue to contact the Tunnel Command Duty Station at 410-537-1208. The MDTA Police need information to match the operators and passengers with the vehicles involved.

Please be advised that the MDTA Police will interview anyone claiming a vehicle prior to releasing their vehicle. Here is the information that the Police need:

  • Vehicle they were operating;
  • Passengers in the vehicle; and
  • Contact information.

Anyone meeting the above criteria may call the Tunnel Command Duty Station at 410-537-1208.

To view real-time traffic camera images on MDTA roadways, visit mdta.maryland.gov. For real-time updates on major incidents follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/TheMDTA. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/TheMDTA.

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