Dundalk, MD (June 18, 2026) – A person was taken to a hospital on Tuesday evening, June 16, after being struck by a vehicle along the inner loop of I-695 at Cove Rd in Dundalk.
According to reports, the accident occurred shortly before 6:30 p.m. Emergency units arrived at the highway and found that a person had been hit while outside of their vehicle.
Investigators determined that the person had exited their car when another vehicle traveling on I-695 struck them. The extent of the person’s injuries was not immediately released.
No identities were made public following the crash. Officials indicated that the case remains under review as more information is gathered. Further findings regarding what led up to the collision have not yet been announced.
We are keeping the injured person in our thoughts and wishing them a full recovery.
Why Pedestrians Face Increased Risks on High-Speed Highways
Pedestrian-related crashes on major highways usually result in serious harm because of the speeds at which vehicles travel. Unlike city streets, interstate routes are not designed for pedestrian activity, making any situation involving a person outside a vehicle especially dangerous.
People may find themselves on a highway after a mechanical problem, a tire issue, or another roadside emergency. In these circumstances, visibility can become a concern, particularly during evening hours or periods of heavy traffic. Drivers may have limited time to recognize and react to someone standing near travel lanes or shoulders.
Several factors are commonly reviewed after a pedestrian-related roadway accident, including traffic flow, lighting conditions, vehicle positioning, and the actions of everyone involved. Information gathered from these elements can help create a clearer picture of how the sequence of events unfolded and why the person was exposed to traffic.
