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A man looks for a break in traffic to cross University Boulevard in Langley Park. In the past eight years, at least 138 pedestrians have been hit and eight have died on a two-mile stretch of the state highway that runs through the low-income, immigrant community outside Washington, D.C. (Capital News Service photo by Rebecca Rainey)
Annapolis
Maryland’s 2023 traffic fatalities may top 2007’s grim death toll

Maryland is on track to see the highest number of roadway fatalities since 2007, according to Motor Vehicle Administrator Christine Nizer, with Prince George’s County leading the state in fatal crashes.

Maryland
Lax seat belt law hurts Maryland highway safety rating, advocates say

WASHINGTON – Highway safety in Maryland could be improved with tougher seat belt laws, an advocacy group said Tuesday. The state needs to pass legislation requiring back seat passengers to wear seat belts, according to the Advocates for Highway and…