Reisterstown, MD (June 9, 2026) – One person died, and two others sustained serious injuries following a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Hanover Pike and Weywood Drive in Reisterstown.
The crash occurred at approximately 10:25 p.m. on Saturday, June 6. According to preliminary findings, a 2017 Lexus was traveling southbound on Hanover Pike when a 2011 Honda Crosstour traveling northbound crossed into the southbound lane.
Investigators said the Honda entered the Lexus’s path, resulting in a collision. The Honda driver, 48-year-old Charmaine Mouzon, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver and passenger of the Lexus sustained serious injuries and were taken to an area hospital for treatment. No additional information regarding their conditions was released.
Further details about what caused the Honda to cross the centerline were not immediately available.
Detectives continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the fatal wreck.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family and loved ones of Charmaine Mouzon, and we wish the injured occupants of the Lexus a full recovery.
Why Centerline-Crossing Collisions Have Severe Outcomes
Crashes involving a vehicle crossing into opposing traffic frequently result in significant injuries because the vehicles are often traveling toward one another at roadway speeds. The combined forces involved can make these collisions especially dangerous.
A vehicle may cross the centerline for a variety of reasons, including distraction, fatigue, medical emergencies, impairment, or attempts to avoid obstacles. To find the exact cause of the collision typically requires a detailed review of evidence from the roadway and vehicles involved.
Investigators often analyze vehicle damage, tire marks, roadway conditions, and witness statements when reconstructing these collisions. Understand the how and why a vehicle entered an opposing lane can help provide a clearer picture of the factors that contributed to the crash.
