Frederick Woman Killed In Pedestrian Crash In Montgomery County

State Police are investigating.                                                                                           

 

Frederick, Md (KM) A Frederick woman was killed in a pedestrian crash in Montgomery County Tuesday morning.

State Police say Kelly Elizabeth Vanaman, 34, was traveling northbound along I-270 near I-370 when her Nissan Rogue struck some debris in the road believed to be a chair. Vanaman parked her vehicle on the left shoulder and got out. While walking toward another motorist parked on the shoulder, a man driving a Toyota Corolla swerved in an attempt to avoid hitting other vehicles.  . His car  hit a jersey wall and then struck Vanaman.

She was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the Corolla was transported to Holy Cross Hospital for treatment of his injures. I-270 was partially closed following the crash.

State Police are continuing their investigation.

 

By Kevin McManus