BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred overnight in Baltimore County.  The accident resulted in the death of a man after a suspected impaired driver traveled the wrong way on I-695.

At just before 2:45 a.m. on August 1, troopers responded to a two-car crash reported on westbound I-695 at Stevenson Road. Investigators have determined that a Toyota Corolla was traveling east in the westbound lanes of I-695 when it crashed head-on with the Chevrolet Malibu. Investigators believe the driver of the Toyota entered the beltway near Reisterstown Road.

The deceased victim is identified as John Quame De Love, 64, of Hyattsville. De Love was pronounced dead at the scene. De Love was the driver and sole occupant of a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu involved in the crash.

The driver of a 2021 Toyota Corolla (a Nottingham man) and an adult male passenger were transported by ambulance to Sinai Hospital for treatment of their injuries.

All lanes on the outer loop were shut down for several hours. Charges are pending further investigation and consultation with the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office.

The Maryland State Police Crash Team is leading the investigation. Police believe alcohol may have been a contributing circumstance to the crash. Anyone with information relevant to this investigation or who witnessed the crash is asked to contact M/TPR Hite at [email protected]. The investigation continues.