Fatal Crash along Pulaski Highway

ORIGINAL May 18, 2023

Members of the Baltimore County Police Department Crash Team continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash that occurred on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at approximately 5:30 a.m. The crash happened in Precinct 11 – Essex along Pulaski Highway west of Middle River Road. Investigators have determined the operator of a 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage was attempting to make a U-turn from the westbound lane of travel when it collided with a 2011 Toyota Rav4 traveling eastbound. Medics transported the driver of the Mitsubishi, 33-year-old Kenneth Chester Jr., to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. The driver of the Toyota was taken to a local hospital with what appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries. This crash remains under investigation by members of the Baltimore County Crash Team. Anyone who may have information about this crash is asked to contact 410-307-2020.