Minor Collision Reignites Major Safety Concerns

Resident witnessed a minor collision in the same place where, two years ago, a young man died and wants to know what can be done to improve safety.

Police say no charges were filed in a vehicle collision in Ellicott City early Monday evening. According to police, the vehicle was driving on Montgomery Road at Wood Point Place. Failing to pay attention, according to police, the driver went off the roadway and struck a mailbox, then a tree. There were no injuries reported, according to police, but residents in the area have long-contended that stretch of Montgomery Road is prone to speeding and accidents. In fact, two years ago to the day, 20-year-old Bryan Bolster died after his car careened into the same house as Monday's collision. "I have come home to find my grass torn up, mail box missing, and car parts all over my front yard and driveway," David Fasano wrote in an email. In the …

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