Baltimore County Police Department (BCPD) officers, Baltimore County Fire Department personnel, and emergency medical service crews responded to emergency dispatch calls reporting a serious traffic collision near the intersection of York Road and Lincoln Street shortly before 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2026. According to preliminary investigative reports released by law enforcement, a 2011 Honda Pilot driven by 52-year-old Reina Santosochoa collided with a commercial garbage truck at the intersection. Emergency medical personnel administered critical care at the scene before transporting Santosochoa via emergency ambulance to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival. The status and identity of the garbage truck driver have not been publicly disclosed.
Law Enforcement Investigation and Traffic Impact
Baltimore County Police Department crash reconstruction officers closed sections of York Road near Deereco Road and West Padonia Road for several hours to conduct physical scene processing, collect vehicle telemetry data, and document collision impact vectors. Investigating officers noted that the primary factors and sequence of events leading up to the impact remain under active investigation. Official vital statistics registrations, forensic determinations, and autopsy findings are being finalized under the jurisdiction of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore and the Maryland Department of Health.
Tributes and Funeral Notices
News of Santosochoa’s sudden passing has brought deep sorrow to family members, friends, and local residents across Baltimore County. Loved ones and community members remembered the 52-year-old resident for her warmth, kindness, and devotion to her family. Formal announcements regarding public visitations, chapel funeral services, and memorial arrangements will be published by authorized family representatives once finalized.
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