1 Killed in Truck Accident on U.S. 15 in Thurmont, MD

Thurmont, MD — January 9, 2024, one person was killed in a truck accident shortly after 7:00 in the morning along U.S. Highway 15.

According to authorities, the accident took place at the intersection of U.S. Highway 15 and Roddy Creek Road.

Reports indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a car and an 18-wheeler collided in the intersection. There was reportedly only one person in the car at the time; they incurred fatal injuries as a result of the wreck. No other injuries have been reported.

The accident is under active investigation by local authorities. The weather and road conditions in the area at the time were not reported on. Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identities of those involved—are not available at this point in time.