# Elkridge teen dies in Ellicott City crash

> Howard County teen Kaio Cypress, a lacrosse player, died in a fatal car crash in Ellicott City.
- Title: Elkridge teen dies in Ellicott City crash · The Banner
- Summary: Howard County teen Kaio Cypress, a lacrosse player, died in a fatal car crash in Ellicott City. Elkridge teen Kaio Cypress died in a single-vehicle collision…
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- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/community/local-news/ellicott-city-elkridge-fatal-collision-4OXRCZJOJREKFLKPRD24PIANCU
- Author: Jess Nocera
- Published: 2026-09-23T22:58:53.321+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kaio cypress, elkridge, ellicott city, howard county, lacrosse, juniata college, nissan juke, news, local
## Who died
Howard County Police identified an 18-year-old Elkridge resident as the fatal collision victim.
## When and where
Kaio Cypress left Ilchester Road in Ellicott City at 9:48 p.m. on Sept. 18.
## What happened
His 2013 Nissan Juke left the roadway and hit a tree.
## Why he died
Cypress was pronounced dead at the scene after the collision.
## His background
Cypress graduated from Howard High School in May and played lacrosse.
## What he planned
He intended to study pre-dentistry and play lacrosse at Juniata College.
## Key takeaway

Elkridge teen Kaio Cypress died in a single-vehicle collision in Ellicott City after his car left the road.