Odenton, MD (June 17, 2026) – An 85-year-old woman was killed in a head-on crash on Piney Orchard Parkway near Ransom Drive on Monday afternoon, according to officials.
EMS was called to the scene around 3:25 p.m. on June 15 after two vehicles collided in the roadway. According to preliminary findings, a 2013 Lexus RX350 was traveling southbound on Piney Orchard Parkway when the driver failed to negotiate a curve. The vehicle crossed into the northbound lane and struck a 2020 Hyundai Tucson head-on.
The Hyundai was traveling northbound at the time of the impact. The passenger in the Hyundai, identified as 85-year-old Amelia Knuckey of Odenton, was pronounced dead at the scene. The Hyundai driver, an 85-year-old man, and the Lexus driver, a 62-year-old woman, were both transported to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.
Anne Arundel County Police Department’s Crash Reconstruction Team is continuing to investigate the incident. We extend our sincere condolences to the victim’s loved ones.
What Happens After a Head-on Crash on Curving Roadways?
Head-on crashes on curved roadways lead investigators to closely examine lane position, speed, and driver control. Even a brief loss of control on a curve can cause a vehicle to cross into oncoming traffic. Road design and visibility are also reviewed to understand how quickly drivers could react.
Investigators typically study skid marks, vehicle damage, and final resting positions to reconstruct the sequence of events. Weather and lighting conditions may also be considered if they affect visibility. In many cases, both vehicle inspections and roadway assessments are combined to determine how the crash developed from start to finish. These findings help clarify what factors contributed to the collision.
