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Rt. 40 in Ellicott City has reopened after a multi-car crash closed the westbound lanes Monday afternoon.
The crash happened at approximately 12:14 p.m. Police said five vehicles were involved in the collision on Baltimore National Pike at Pine Orchard Lane.
Police said a Volkswagen Jetta struck two vehicles on Pine Orchard Lane before continuing into the intersection at Baltimore National Pike against the red signal. The Volkswagen was then struck by a third vehicle traveling eastbound on Baltimore National Pike and then struck a fourth vehicle on Frederick Road.
The driver and sole-occupant of the Volkswagen was transported to Shock Trauma with serious injuries. No other drivers were injured. The investigation is ongoing.
ELLICOTT CITY: Police investigating multi-vehicle collision on Rt40 @ Pine Orchard Ln, 1 driver seriously injured. WB40 CLOSED @ Bethany Ln.
— Howard County Police (@HCPDNews) July 10, 2017
