…debris scattered across the intersection as they pieced together the violent chain of events. The crash occurred around 6:15 p.m. Thursday, just as daylight was fading and traffic along Telegraph Road had started to thicken. Witnesses told Anne Arundel County Police that the Honda Civic appeared to be turning left from Route 100 when it struck Mierzeski’s Chevrolet Cruze nearly head-on. The impact was so severe that both vehicles spun before coming to rest several yards apart, leaving twisted metal and shattered glass strewn across all lanes.
Paramedics worked urgently to reach Mierzeski, but despite their efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Honda was alert and able to speak with first responders before being transported to Shock Trauma in Baltimore. Police said alcohol or speed had not been ruled out as contributing factors, and the investigation remains ongoing with the department’s Crash Reconstruction Unit.
For residents of Gambrills and those who knew Mierzeski, the news was heartbreaking. Friends described her as kind, soft-spoken, and always willing to lend a hand—someone who spent her retirement volunteering and gardening in her close-knit neighborhood. The intersection where the crash occurred has long been a concern for locals, who say fast-moving traffic from Route 100 often creates dangerous turning conditions.
By nightfall, tow trucks cleared the wreckage while investigators marked the asphalt with spray paint, documenting every detail. As the road reopened hours later, the community was left mourning another life lost to a preventable tragedy. Police continue to urge drivers to remain alert at intersections and to yield carefully when merging or turning—reminders that, for families like the Mierzeskis, come far too late.
