UPDATED: MDTA Police Make Arrest in January 27th Bay Bridge Crash
UPDATED – 08/30/24 – An arrest has been made after a crash on the Bay Bridge last January that resulted in a 23-vehicle pileup on the westbound span. MDTA Police have charged 48 year old Gwendolyn Persina of Chester, MD, who is charged with multiple offenses:
- Driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol
- Driving with a suspended license
- Causing life threatening injuries by driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol
- Other charges
After the crash police were searching for a blue Honda Civic which was located. Police identified Persina as the driver – who was driving a high speeds when she struck another vehicle and caused the chain-reaction crash which sent twelve people to local hospitals – one victim with life-threatening injuries.
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UPDATED – 01/30/24 – Investigators have this vehicle and have identified the driver. Investigators specifically want to speak with anyone who witnessed the vehicle driving prior to the crash.
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ORIGINAL STORY – 01/28/24 – The investigation into a multi-vehicle crash on the Bay Bridge Saturday morning continues and Maryland Transportation Authority Police are now looking for a blue Honda Civic that may have contributed to the crash. Officials say a 2018 Civic was seen being driven erratically and at high speeds before the initial 23 vehicle crash occurred – possibly between 7:30 and 7:45am on Saturday. If you witnessed a 2018 blue Honda Civic traveling westbound on Route 50 near the Bay Bridge during this time – contact the MDTA Police at 443-454-8703.
