Ashley Salazar dies in fatal Germantown, Maryland car crash

Ashley Salazar dies in fatal Germantown, Maryland car crash
Fatal Germantown, Maryland car crash death of Ashley Salazar

A tragic head-on collision occurred on I-270 early Saturday, resulting in the deaths of two drivers. The incident happened just before 3 a.m., and authorities reported that one motorist was traveling against the flow of traffic, leading to the deadly accident.

The Montgomery County Police Department is examining the cause of the mishap, with details still emerging. Both individuals involved were pronounced dead at the scene, and their vehicles were involved in the collision.

Ashley Salazar, who was 25 years old, was driving a Chevrolet Cruz in the wrong direction and hailed from Clarksburg. Her vehicle struck the other car, which was driven by Jeremy De La Torre, a 33-year-old from Frederick operating a Honda Accord.

Efforts to determine why Salazar deviated from her lane are ongoing. The northbound lanes of I-270 were shut down overnight but have since been reopened. The Maryland State Highway Administration provided support during the road closure.

Investigators continue to gather facts, and no immediate updates were available on the circumstances surrounding the fatal event.