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3 injured after car fleeing deputies crashes on US-301 in Brandywine

A multi-vehicle crash on US-301 in Brandywine Tuesday morning left three people injured, with two airlifted to hospitals. The incident followed a police chase that ended before the collision, shutting down southbound lanes and prompting an investigation by Maryland State Police.

By Tertius News AI Desk 2 outlets · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Aug 25, 2026 Published 1h ago

Three Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on US-301 in Brandywine After Chase

A multi-vehicle crash in Brandywine on Tuesday morning left three people injured, shutting down all southbound lanes of US-301 near MD-5 and prompting an investigation by Maryland State Police.

According to Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department, rescue crews responded around 10:28 a.m. to the 16700 block of Crain Highway, where multiple people were trapped following the collision. Three people were extricated from the vehicles. Two were flown to hospitals by medevac in critical condition, while another person was taken to a hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries.

The crash occurred after a police chase, according to sources cited by 7News. Arlington County police had been monitoring a car believed to be occupied by someone with multiple outstanding warrants, the source said. The Charles County Sheriff’s Office later attempted a traffic stop, but the vehicle drove off after one occupant got out. Deputies pursued the vehicle for about five miles before ending the chase.

About three minutes later, near Substation Road, the vehicle crossed the median and started driving north in the southbound lanes of Crain Highway/US-301, then crashed into uninvolved vehicles, sources said. Two people from the suspect vehicle were injured — one critically and the other with minor injuries. The drivers in the other vehicles were not seriously hurt.

As of 10:56 a.m., all travel lanes were blocked at the county line, and delays were building in the area. Drivers approaching the area were advised to follow police directions and allow extra time for their commute.

Maryland State Police is investigating the crash. 7News has reached out for more information.

How each outlet told it

Baltimore News as of Aug 25, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC

Framing: Emphasizes the fleeing-from-deputies element and the location (US-301 in Brandywine), and that three were injured. Leaves out the multi-vehicle nature and that lanes were closed. — Descriptive and factual, with a focus on the sequence of events. Quote: 'Deputies pursued the vehicle for about five miles before ending the chase.'

Facts Included:

At least three people were injured after a crash involving a fleeing vehicle in Brandywine Tuesday morning.
Arlington County police were monitoring a car believed to be occupied by someone with multiple outstanding warrants.
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) later attempted a traffic stop, but the vehicle drove off after one occupant got out.
Deputies pursued the vehicle for about five miles before ending the chase.
About three minutes later near Substation Road, the vehicle crossed the median and started driving north in the southbound lanes of Crain Highway/US-301.
It then crashed into uninvolved vehicles.
Three people had to be pulled from vehicles.
Two people from the suspect vehicle were injured -- one critically and the other had minor injuries.
The drivers in the other vehicles were not seriously hurt.
The crash shut down all southbound lanes of US-301 near MD-5 in Prince George’s County.
As of 10:56 a.m., all travel lanes were blocked at the county line, and delays were building.
Maryland State Police is investigating the crash.

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WJLA as of Aug 25, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC

Framing: Emphasizes the multi-vehicle nature and the closure of lanes. Leaves out the fleeing aspect and the location detail of US-301. — Factual and neutral, focusing on the response and traffic impact. Quote: 'Three people were injured after a multi-vehicle crash in Brandywine Tuesday morning.'

Facts Included:

Three people were injured after a multi-vehicle crash in Brandywine Tuesday morning.
The crash has shut down all southbound lanes of US-301 near MD-5 in Prince George’s County.
As of 10:56 a.m., all travel lanes were blocked at the county line, and delays were building.
Rescue crews responded around 10:28 a.m. to the 16700 block of Crain Highway.
Multiple people were trapped following the crash.
Three people were extricated from the vehicles.
Two were flown to hospitals by medevac in critical condition.
Another person was taken to a hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries.
Maryland State Police is investigating the crash.

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What was claimed, and who backed it

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimAt least three people were injured after a crash in Brandywine, Maryland, on Tuesday morning.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via Baltimore News as of Aug 25, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC, WJLA as of Aug 25, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC
ClaimArlington County police were monitoring a car believed to be occupied by someone with multiple outstanding warrants.	ConfidenceLow	StatusSingle-source via Baltimore News as of Aug 25, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC
ClaimThe Charles County Sheriff’s Office attempted a traffic stop, but the vehicle drove off after one occupant got out.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Baltimore News as of Aug 25, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC
ClaimDeputies pursued the vehicle for about five miles before ending the chase.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Baltimore News as of Aug 25, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC
ClaimAbout three minutes after the chase ended, near Substation Road, the vehicle crossed the median and started driving north in the southbound lanes of Crain Highway/US-301.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Baltimore News as of Aug 25, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC
ClaimThe vehicle then crashed into uninvolved vehicles.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Baltimore News as of Aug 25, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC
ClaimThree people had to be pulled from vehicles.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via Baltimore News as of Aug 25, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC, WJLA as of Aug 25, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC
ClaimTwo people from the suspect vehicle were injured, one critically and the other with minor injuries.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Baltimore News as of Aug 25, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC
ClaimTwo people were flown to hospitals by medevac in critical condition.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via WJLA as of Aug 25, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC
ClaimAnother person was taken to a hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via WJLA as of Aug 25, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC
ClaimThe drivers in the other vehicles were not seriously hurt.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Baltimore News as of Aug 25, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC
ClaimThe crash shut down all southbound lanes of US-301 near MD-5 in Prince George’s County.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via Baltimore News as of Aug 25, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC, WJLA as of Aug 25, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC
ClaimAs of 10:56 a.m., all travel lanes were blocked at the county line, and delays were building in the area.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via Baltimore News as of Aug 25, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC, WJLA as of Aug 25, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC
ClaimRescue crews responded around 10:28 a.m. to the 16700 block of Crain Highway.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via WJLA as of Aug 25, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC
ClaimMaryland State Police is investigating the crash.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via Baltimore News as of Aug 25, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC, WJLA as of Aug 25, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC

Transparency & Audit Trail

2 outlets · 2 articles consulted: Baltimore News, WJLA 15 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-25