So sorry for the families but until strict and huge penalties are enacted for in-vehicle cell phone use, these accidents will continue. For starters, zero-tolerance, primary offense of $250

No fine, zero tolerance, first offense 1 weekend in jail, that will cure them.

Where did you hear there was cell phone use involved?

Pretty insensitive Chuck. No details surrounding the circumstances of this accident have even been released. Presumptuous of you to suggest that this in some way was attributed to cell phone use.

Who said she was on a cell phone? Teens have died in car accidents long before cell phones.

Chuck where in this article is the crash blamed on cell phone use? There are tons of other distractions or problems that caused this. Last week I wached a woman turn completely around in the drivers seat to yell at her children. She turned around just in time (hearing my horn honk may have got her attention ) to jerk her car back in her lane and avoid having a head on with me. People have to remember the horse power in their control can kill. What we don't need is the state controlling every aspect of our lives. That being said I pray for the soul of the young teen and for the healing of the other person.

How about we wait for more details before assuming? You know what happens when you ASSUME? Thoughts and prayers go out to the young lady's family and friends.

Besides the article doesn't even say it was the fault of the 18 year old.

I don't know what caused this accident but I do know that people drive down that road like speed demons...it's one of the worst for aggressive and irresponsible driving; put that together with what appears to me to be zero enforcement efforts and you have what amounts to now as a series of serious and fatal accidents on 152. It's not the road; it's the people driving on the road.

Prayers for her family as they go through this sad time. You shouldn't have to bury your child!

Chuck: Can you give me the winning Powerball Numbers? You seem to have knowledge that others don't have. Who caused the accident? The deceased or the other driver? What caused the accident? Driver error or something in the road or a million other things. Obviously stopping the use of cell phones while driving is a passion of yours, but until facts are established, could you at least have a modicum of sympathy to the people and families of those involved in this tragic accident?

It would save a lot of arguments if we couldn't comment on these post.

Wish I knew more details about those involved... Prayers to all.

OK "armchair" reporters -let's wait for the facts to come out before we say something negative. That is someone's child or relative who died...They don't need to read your negativity or armchair reasoning for why it happened right now. Leave it to the professionals.

Please stop bickering folks. There are families grieving and I am pretty sure right now they don't care how it happened. All they know is they will be burying their child.

All this negative talk makes me sick!!!! Some family just lost there child and all you people are arguing over roads and drivers. Prayers to the family...noone should have to bury there child!!! So sad!!

Don't know if anyone has seen this yet, but wbal has a picture of it. :/

http://www.wbaltv.com/news/maryland/harford-county/3-car-Harford-County-crash-kills-1-injures-2/-/10635956/16111258/-/p76v81/-/index.html

Doesn't look like she stood a chance. So sorry for her family. :(

The story has been updated with names, details -KD

While it is true that none of us know what or who caused the accident, let us not deny the reality that cell phone usage does indeed contribute to accidents like this, especially among teens. Usually when you have a person this age crossing a double yellow line, the likelihood of talking on a cell or texting is quite high.

Regardless of whether this was the cause, I think it's imperative that the state make texting while driving a primary offense. I see it all the time, and many times cars swerve out of their lanes while doing so. It is completely out of control.

How many more people have to die before our elected officials take action??

The Dagger has posted details of this tragic accident. The 18 year old was Hannah Kriss. A beautiful young girl who had just graduated from John Carroll. My heart aches for the family. I can't imagine their pain.

I have known this child, my entire life, her family and her brothers and sister, HOW DARE ANYONE PUT NEGATIVECOMMENTS REGARDING THIS HORRIFIC ACCIDENT, think of the family, before everyone jumps to conclusions!!!!!

I cannot say how sad I am to hear of her passing. She was truly beautiful inside and out.

Not sure why people are jumping to conclussions about how this horrific accident occured. All I can say is that she was a beautiful young women who we have know for years. Instead of assuming what happened our prayers should be going out to the family.

I love you Hannah. I miss you so much. Prayers to the family <3

Prayers to Hannah's family . These articles are not written so people can give their opinions on cell phone use or the way people drive. People forget that the family of the child will be reading these posts. I am amazed at how insensitive people can be.

I was 3 cars behind the crash this afternoon. I watched Hannah take off her seatbelt or move her hand. No I didn't know her but I started crying when I was told the car was going to blow after catching on fire because I knew she wouldn't live. I had no idea who was stuck in the black suv, and now that I know who she is and that I was there, watching her die, not able to help one single bit breaks my heart.

I was one of the initial cars that swerved to miss the car crossing the double line. I watched from my rear view mirror as the two cars behind me also swerved and then ultimately the horrific crash. Im no expert, but my gut told me that something happened to the driver (seizure or something) with the way i watched the car cross the line initially and then continue to keep coming further and further. I had my baby and toddler with me and could get out and run back to see/help, but my heart aches for everyone involved.

Anonymous
Stop commenting on this website when you dont know half the story or any connection to who passed in this accident. Get a life and stop making rude comments and arguing!!!

my family's thoughts and prayers go out to the kriss family. i love you hannah, vipers babes forever <3 we're going to miss you gorgeous girl.

Hannah leaves a community wondering and questioning what happened or to put fault. But she leaves behind a community along with her family and close friends in mourning such a young vibrant young adult that they will no longer hear of her days with friends or tired from work or planning in the years that would have come her love and wedding. Not to mention her own family For now, we hold her in prayer for a safe journey in the light of the Lord and be a constant reminder that life is precious without judgement. To her family we pray that you are comforted in her smiles and laughters when the days seem to be unkind.

No matter the circumstances, it is a tragedy. Cell phone use is speculated in these posts. Maybe maybe not. Again! No matter, this is a life. This is someone's daughter and part of a family. My prayers are with her and the families.

Why can't a small raised median be placed down the middle of roads like 152,155, 165 and 543? It can be low enough to make left turns over yet high enough to alert a driver or deflect a car that is drifting over the center line, whether from a medical condition, driver falling asleep, or distracted driver, and would at least reduce the number of devastating head-on collisions.

Chuck, for God's sake.....On what basis are you making assumptions about cell phone use being involved? You're writing about penalties for traffic violations while family and friends are grieving a tragic loss of a precious life.

God bless the family of this young beautiful young girl. A family should never have to bury a child.

Very heavy heart for the Christ family. Our prayers are with you all.

my thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friend so sad to young

Tragic and heartbreaking for her family and friends. And right now, while the people who love Hannah grieve, it would be most appropriate for those posting negative assumptions to stop. A family has lost a child!!!! Don't make their grief worse with your opinions.....now is not the time for it. May God watch over and comfort the Kriss family. Hannah, my angel, I love u. <3

It's very sad that people in this world have forgotten the word RESPECT.....remember Do Unto Others As You Would Have Done To You. A golden rule that has been taught for years. All those who have voiced their opinions in regards to the cause without true facts, shame on you. That was someone's child who has just had their world turned upside down and spun in a whirl wind. Put yourself in their shoes....it could be your child or yourself in this case that could be or one day experience such a loss and how would you feel to know or see that such ignorance was being thrown around on speculations. The only judge in this world that I'm aware of is GOD and when I last checked he had not been dethroned. However, if this tragic accident may of been caused due to cell phone usage, then yes its again very sad, because it does cause so much distraction but how many of you that have badges this loss due to cell phone use can say they are not guilty ad well in doing the same. If so, good for you but stop and think before you speak at times. To the Kriss family my deepest condolences and thoughts and prayers for you and your family. There's never the right words nor phrases that can heal such an ache of a loss of a child....

The Noonans
Our thoughs and prayers go out to the Kriss family. All negative comments should NOT be left.

Hannah was an amazing person and it kills me to think that people are assuming she was on a cell phone and Hannah if you can see this your boyfriend loves you so much and misses you. I still cannot believe you are gone
I love you girly

Stop and think about how we are hurting and how many people loved her before you leave a stupid negative comment when you do not know what pain she went through and we are going through

My heart breaks for the young girl that has lost her life & for her family who has been left behind to deal with her loss, knowing they will never be able to hear her voice or hold her close again. My sister & nephew were killed in a horrific accident on the Bel Air bypass on November 7, 2008. I know only too well what her family is going through & will continue to go through for the rest of their lives. To Hanna's family- I am deeply sorry for your loss & will hold Hanna & everyone close to her in my prayers. To everyone else- put your opinions to the side & tonight give your loved ones an extra hug & tell them how much you love them because there is no guarantee of a tomorrow. ~Kerry Loftus-Stevens

My deepest sympathy for the Kriss family. Hannah was a talented beautiful young woman who inspired all who knew her. My daughters looked up to her and will be forever influenced by the legacy that she leaves behind. Please let the family grieve the loss of their child.

I love and miss you so much Hannah cheer buddies for life

I mean no disrespect to the family or the deceased. In fact, I know God personally and know He uses tragedies such as this for good.

If it was in fact texting (again, a statistical likelihood), I will not be silent. I will not relent. Not until Annapolis does something that can prevent stuff like this. Of course, it's up to parents to impress on their children the dangers of texting while driving.

Forgive me for my timing. I pray this drives more to lobby for tougher texting laws.

This story breaks my heart. My thoughts and prayers go out to her friends and family. The only thing that helps me deal with tragedies like this is that I know God has a plan for everyone. We may not ever know the answer while we walk on this earth. Again, my heart aches for this young woman and her family and friends. :'-(

Bob,

You're an insensitive human being who clearly doesn't respect or recognize boundaries. If it was your child, I'm not sure sure you would be as quick to point fingers and make accusations on unfounded grounds. If you want to lobby for stricter laws regarding cell phone use, you're time would be better spent writing a letter to a congressman, rather than making gut-wretching and ridiculous comments preventing those who loved this beautiful young lady from grieving. Take your nonsense somewhere else.

The attention should truly be on this wonderful young lady who was taken from this Earth to soon. I can only say that it is easier to grieve knowing that she is in paradise and will be reunited with her loved ones when the time is right. The Kris's family is in my thoughts and prayers. You have a tremendous amount of support, and I pray that God will grant you peace.

God now has the most beautiful angel watching over you and your family. Stay strong.

On behalf of the entire Chick-fil-A staff (where Hannah worked), we send our prayers to the family. Hannah was an amazing young woman, always smiling. We will miss her greatly.
On a side note, before you accuse her of using her phone, I can tell you that Hannah was sick yesterday (and had to leave work early), and then called out due to illness on the day of the crash. She did not look or feel well. Anything could have happened in that car that caused her to crash. We are so saddened by her loss. Prayers go out to her family and friends. <3

I love you so much Hannah and I am so sorry this had
to happen to you , rest in princess . God gained a truely wonderful human being tonight in his kingdom

So sad !! To everyone that feels the need to post cruel things regarding this tragedy...What in the world is wrong with you people??????? Sending prayers!!!

It doesn't matter what the circumstances were, it was an accident and a beautiful young girl has been lost. My thoughts and prayers to her family and friends. I pray the other victims have a speedy recovery

This young lady is a role model for all she touched personaly speaking for the Viper family. My daughter look's up to her and she is gifted beyond words!

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Kriss family. Roy,Kris,Hailey and Seth

Even though I did not know Hannah she clearly was an inspiration to others. I will continue to pray for her family and friends in their time of healing. This is such a terrible, terrible tragedy. May angels lead you in <3

As the mother of two teenage girls, one of whom just recently got her license, this story is both heartbreaking and frightening. I don't know why this happened, and neither do any of you who are speculating. All I know is when I read this story it took my breath away so I can't even begin to imagine how this young lady's lived ones must feel. I'll be giving my girls extra hugs today and praying for this family over what is such a tragic loss for them. This is so sad.

Hannah was a beautiful beautiful girl, she was so good to everyone and we will miss her more then words can explain. She will never ever be forgotten. Love you Hannah! Watch over us angel<3

everyone is entitled to their opinions but in the end this was a young girl and someones daughter please show resepct to the Kriss family in this tragic time

Eveyone handles death differently. Me, I cry for everyone. Doesn't matter whose fault. I can't bear the idea of someone dying, especially so young. Some people guess why it happened, others offer advice, inspiration, fixes, or prayers. Rarely do we know why in these car accidents with teens. This was in my neighborhood and I have teenagers too. And, in February, a week after my uncle crossed the center line on Rt7, I stood with family at Shock Trauma and watched as we let my grandmom let go. My uncle never meant to hurt anyone, including the bus driver who struck his car when he cross the line, putting my granmom in direct path of a school bus. Turned out my "beanpole" healthy looking uncle was very sick and blacked out. Actually today is having yet another stent put in and may have to have bypass surgery. Thing is, because we don't know why people do what they do, we all must show care when we drive. We all must slow down and follow the speed limits. We all need to allow for driver error, whether on purpose or by accident, or just inexperience. We ALL need to appreciate the fact that car accidents happen and maybe would be less often if others of us were a bit more mindful. We are living in a rushed world. Families are grieving. Families are angry and hurt. And a young girl is no longer here. And we all vent a little differently. Some of us have filters, some of us don't. Some of us just cry for a lost life. Pray it doesn't happen in your family. It hurts.

It is very upsetting to see people arguing about texrt/phone laws while driving on this post. None of this should be brought up at a time like this, I recently had a friend pass out while driving, anything could have happened. I think from now on only post about the positives. Celebrate the life Hannah had. I may not have been close to her while at the Viper gym, but no one should go soo soon, soo young. She was a very talent cheerleader, dancer, and person who had many great friends. My prayers go out to the Kriss family, the Viper family, and all her friends. Rest in peace Hannah!

As a member of the John Carroll school community, my heart goes out to this family in the tragic loss of their daughter. Words cannot express what they must be going through right now. We may never fully know the circumstances. Regardless, we need to support her family and others who knew and loved her.

Our love, hearts, and prayers are going out to the entire Kriss family. Hannah was a girl that all of the cheerleaders in the Viper gym would look up to. She was well respected as a leader, role model, and friend to all who walked into the gym, My daughter, just this past weekend, was so happy to see her again, and to be able to work with her in the gym. I pray that this family can find peace along this very long and painful road. Hannah will be missed by all who knew her.

It is unknown the reason why she crossed the line. That is MD STate police's job to figure that out. But in the meantime, there are several different factors. Could have been a medical emergency, could have been texting, could have been intoxicated, there are several different factors. If you remember a few years ago a police officer crashed in monmouth meadows and died, because he had a heart attack. If that happened today it would have been assumed that he was on his cell phone or the cruiser laptop. It wouldnt have been the first thought that he had a medical emergency because yes 18 year olds could have a medical emergency like this, they can come very unexpectedly. So dont be so quick on judging what this 18 YOF was doing when she crossed the yellow line because I guarentee if that was your daughter/ and or son, you wouldt assume right away that they were texting, and that you would want investigators doing the best to figure out everything, so until police figure out the cause of this crash dont assume anything because of age.

And don't forget that she was driving an old car. Steering mechanism could have broken. Tire could have blown out. I'm glad not everyone assumes it was driver error. I know the friends and family of this young girl are devastated no matter what happened. God bless all of them in their sorrow.

I don't think a cell phone was involved because she continued on the wrong side of the road even after sideswiping the Toyota. If there was a cell phone being used, she would have changed her path after the first incident. Considering the time of day, I seriously doubt she was intoxicated. I doubt she was conscious at all. Maybe an aneurism or other medical issue.My daughter went to school with her and said she was a beautiful and popular young lady. Either way, let's give the young Miss Kriss the benefit of doubt and hold her family in our hearts.

Reading this sad incident, I am just overwhelmed with emotions. Such a young girl, who lost her life. Praying for her family who has to walk through some challenging times. May God be their comfort and peace through this time and the rest of their lives on this earth.

So terribly sad. I didn't know her personally but it's absolutely heartbreaking to see the life of such a young, beautiful person cut short. Rest in peace, Hanna. My heart is heavy for her family.

A child is dead. I pray deeply for Hannah and her family. I also will pray for those of you who have posted a lot of negative comments. You need more prayers then anyone. Your lack of sensitivity is sickening and sad. You should truly be ashamed of yourselves

C'mon guys we should all have a feeling of sadness Jen u hear that a young girl had passed in a car accident... And there was no sign of cellphone use in the accident but regardless she was or not we all shouldn't be calling each other out on this we should be praying for Kris's family... Not telling each other off think about wht your saying her family could be reading these comments and crying there eyes out because of people who assume there daughter was a "bad person" and practically "deserved to die" no one deserves to die that young. Even if they are the worst person in the world

These negative comments are horrible. A young girl died regardless of how it happened. I was disgusted yesterday when I was told by a coworker that the girl was on drugs and texting when she crashed. It was a rumor that started from her friend that read these comments on here. People need to have more empathy. What if it was your child?

Hannah was an amazing person. I cheered with her and she was the best dancer on the team. No pressure ever got to her and she made it look easy. Whenever the team was stressed out she would give the best pep talks and help us be ready to compete. Without her I don't know how I would have made it though. Everyone on the team was a family and we were all so close. I am still praying for her family. Heaven got a beautiful and talented angel up there and now she is in a better place to dance her heart out

yea it was definatly and cell phone come on its a 18yr old female........ uhhhh im definatly with chuck .... good call chuck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Chuckles" and "Bob" together they make a complete ass.