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I-95 N shut down for five hours in Harford County following two deadly crashes

BALTIMORE -- Two deadly crashes closed the northbound lanes of I-95 for hours Wednesday morning in Harford County.

The first crash happened at 6:44 a.m. on I-95 north past exit 80. Maryland State Police confirmed a multiple-car crash was deadly. The crash involved five vehicles, including three tractor-trailers.

Troopers said a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse was traveling north on I-95 when it crossed over the solid yellow line of the left shoulder and struck two tractor-trailers. Another tractor-trailer then struck the car.

The driver of the Chevrolet, identified as 27-year-old Caprice Davis, from New Jersey, died at the scene.

A few miles south, one person was killed in a crash on I-95 north near exit 77. The crash was reported around 8:25 a.m. and involved two vehicles, including a dump truck.

Troopers said a 2021 Subaru Forrester crashed into the back of a dump truck.

The female in the car, who has not been identified, died at the scene. 

The crashes closed I-95 North for about five hours. 

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