Crime & Safety

Report: Gaithersburg Couple Killed In Frederick Crash

Tracy Reuschel and James Henry Reuschel die in an accident on I-270 in Frederick County on Sunday, WUSA9 reported.

A Gaithersburg couple has died from injuries in an accident on I-270 in Frederick County Sunday afternoon, WUSA9 reported.

Tracy Reuschel, 60, and James Henry Reuschel, 64, were traveling southbound on I-270 north of Bennett Creek when Tracy drove into the rear of a tractor trailer in the right hand lane, Maryland State Police said, according to the report.

Police believe Tracy Reuschel was killed instantly, but her husband was flown to Baltimore Shock Trauma in serious condition. He died Tuesday.

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Maryland State Police say they believe Tracy Reuschel was responsible for the collision and toxicology reports are still pending.

The driver of the tractor trailer was not injured.

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