"Sentencing and Safety: Addressing Work Zone Tragedies on I-695"
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Melachi Duane Darnell Brown, 21, was sentenced to 1 ½ years in jail for causing a crash that killed six construction workers on I-695. The judge noted his speeding and aggressive driving as contributing factors but not the primary cause of the crash. Brown apologized to the families and expressed remorse. The crash occurred when Brown and another driver, Lisa Adrienne Lea, were both driving over 120 mph in a 55 mph zone. Lea is also facing charges and is set to appear in court in May.
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- Driver in deadly I-695 construction zone crash sentenced WBAL TV Baltimore
- Driver sentenced to 18 months in I-695 crash that killed six construction workers CBS News
- What can be done to make work zones safer? Safety+Health Magazine
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