Maryland

Two Teens Killed in Accident at I-81 and Route 40 in Hagerstown, MD

Published on: August 26, 2022

Date of Accident
August 25, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Tyler Josenhans, Clayton Knode
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

81 Route 40, Hagerstown, MD, USA

What Happened

State Police are investigating a crash that killed two teens at I-81 and Route 40 in Hagerstown, MD on August 25th, 2022. Police say the incident involved a Lexus sedan that was allegedly merging onto I-81 at a high rate of speed before colliding with a tractor-trailer for unknown reasons. The driver of the Lexus, identified as 17-year-old Tyler Josenhans, suffered fatal injuries. Also killed was a rear seat passenger, identified as 15-year-old Clayton Knode. A front seat passenger, identified as Kannon Shives, was hospitalized with serious injuries. The truck driver was not injured. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Maryland State Police
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car, Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
I-81 and Route 40
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (2), serious injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Lexus sedan collided with a tractor-trailer

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