Maryland
(
Oct 23, 2026
) -
Marc Occeas, 37, was killed when an MTA bus struck him on southbound Interstate 295 near West Nursery Road in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, early Friday, October 23, 2026.
Troopers from the Maryland State Police Glen Burnie Barrack responded shortly after 2:30 a.m. Authorities described the circumstances of the collision as preliminary while the investigation continues.
According to state police, the bus was carrying passengers and traveling in the merge lane from I-295 toward West Nursery Road. The preliminary investigation indicates that Occeas walked from the right shoulder into the roadway, where he was struck by the bus.
Emergency medical personnel pronounced Occeas dead at the scene. His body was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy.
The bus driver remained at the scene, and no other injuries were reported. Passengers were safely moved to another bus so they could continue to their destinations.
Road closures associated with the crash lasted approximately three hours. The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration assisted with those closures, and transit police also responded to the scene.
The Maryland State Police Crash Team is leading the ongoing investigation.
Following a fatal pedestrian crash in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, relevant documentation may include the police crash report, insurance correspondence and medical examiner records. Those affected can consult a qualified Maryland attorney about access to records, insurance questions and applicable deadlines.
CALL TO DISCUSS YOUR CASE
