MDTA POLICE RELEASE INVESTIGATION REPORT FOR JULY 19 CRASH AT BAY BRIDGE

For Immediate Release August 29, 2013

Distracted Driving Found To Be Cause of Crash

Today, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police released the collision reconstruction report detailing the July 19, 2013, crash at the Bay Bridge (US 50/301). The investigation concluded that the primary cause of the crash was distracted driving on the part of the commercial-vehicle driver.

\”Without a doubt, the MDTA\’s priority is the safety of its customers and employees. This crash demonstrates how critical it is that motorists devote their full attention to driving when operating motor vehicles,\” said MDTA Police Chief Colonel Michael Kundrat. \”A primary reason for crashes on the Bay Bridge is from tailgating. Maintaining a proper following distance is one of the simplest things drivers can do to stay safe and keep other motorists safe.\”