84-Year-Old Man Killed in Crash on Maryland Route 100

Police say the victim's car was rear-ended on the highway near Severn.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 7:43pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shattered car side mirror reflecting the faint glow of emergency lights, conceptually representing the tragic consequences of a highway collision.The aftermath of a fatal rear-end collision on a Maryland highway exposes the human cost of inattentive driving.Severn Today

An 84-year-old man died late Saturday night in a crash on Maryland Route 100 in the Severn area. Anne Arundel County police said a car rear-ended another car traveling east on Route 100 near WB&A Road around 11:55 p.m., causing both vehicles to end up on the shoulder of the highway. The driver of the car that was struck, Kenneth S. King, 84, of Pasadena, died at the scene, while the other driver was not injured.

Why it matters

Rear-end collisions are a common type of car accident, often caused by distracted or inattentive driving. This tragic incident highlights the importance of safe driving practices, especially on high-speed highways where reaction time is critical.

The details

According to police, the crash occurred around 11:55 p.m. on Saturday night when one car rear-ended another car traveling eastbound on Route 100 near the WB&A Road exit. The impact caused both vehicles to leave the roadway and come to rest on the shoulder.

  • The crash occurred around 11:55 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2026.

The players

Kenneth S. King

An 84-year-old man from Pasadena, Maryland, who was the driver of the car that was rear-ended and died at the scene.

Anne Arundel County Police

The local law enforcement agency investigating the fatal crash.

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What’s next

The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and police have not yet released the identity of the driver who rear-ended King's vehicle.

The takeaway

This tragic accident serves as a somber reminder of the importance of attentive and responsible driving, especially on high-speed highways where the consequences of a collision can be devastating.