A police pursuit ended in a two-vehicle crash last Friday morning on Kent Island after a 22-year-old Queenstown man allegedly ran a red light, according to the Queen Anne’s County Office of the Sheriff.  Sheriff Gary Hofmann says he was on routine patrol in Stevensville when he saw a vehicle exit westbound Route 50, recklessly cross several lanes of traffic and take the ramp onto northbound Route 8 at more than 75 mph, and  allegedly run a red light at Skipjack Parkway, colliding with a motorist who was making a left turn.  Two unmarked law enforcement vehicles with emergency lights and sirens activated were pursuing the vehicle and arrived at the intersection immediately after the collision. The officers were later identified as federal agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.  The federal agents helped remove the driver from the vehicle and requested that he receive a medical evaluation for injuries resulting from the accident.  The driver received five traffic citations from Maryland State Police, including negligent driving, reckless driving and failing to stop at a steady red signal. The citations carry fines up to $390. 

The town of Easton wants to hear from folks about street safety and accessibility.  An interactive map, newly posted to the town’s website, lets residents pinpoint a location, drop a marker and pick a category to flag safety concerns for town officials. Categories range from traffic and bicyclist safety to pedestrian mobility. The map is part of Easton’s “Complete Streets” initiative, which leaders say is working to correct some of the mistakes made as roads were built with cars prioritized over other forms of transportation. The town is putting the final touches on a draft of the Complete Streets manual, which will set out a long-term vision for what Easton’s streets should look like, and the town will use it to guide the technical plans for future street reconstruction.