"Sadly, we had another tragedy on 210/Indian Head Highway on February 19, 2019. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Castillo family as they mourn the loss of Juan Castillo, who leaves behind four daughters. The investigation of this accident is still underway. On December 30, 2018, the Mejia children were killed and their parents, Alexis and Juanita Mejia, were severely injured when their vehicle was rear-ended on MD-210/Indian Head Highway. On January 24, 2019, Thomas Hawkes was indicted with three counts of vehicular manslaughter and two counts of causing serious injury by motor vehicle.
On February 12, 2019, I attended the monthly MD-210/Indian Head Highway Community Traffic Safety Meeting led by Rev. Robert L. Screen and his wife Tierney. The standing-room only meeting included educators, officials, police officers and concerned citizens who are determined to continue advocating for their community transportation needs. Connectivity and highway safety are among my list of priorities and I look forward to working with you to
encourage safe and responsible driving on County roads. My focus on MD-210/Indian Head Highway will be ongoing!"
