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The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office reports that one of its deputies was involved in a head-on collision on Racetrack Road earlier today.
The incident occurred as the deputy was traveling southbound on Racetrack Road when a GMC van exited the Tidal Health Ocean Pines Campus at Cathage Road. The van crossed over into the southbound lane, traveling north directly into the path of the deputy’s vehicle, resulting in a head-on collision in front of the Shore Stop/Valero gas station.
The deputy was transported to Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) for medical evaluation, while the driver of the van was taken to Tidal Health. Both individuals sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office extends its sincere gratitude to the citizens who stopped to assist and to the emergency medical services for their swift and professional response. Their support and care are greatly appreciated.
This incident is currently under investigation, and additional details will be provided as they become available.
(Shore Daily News)
A Pennsylvania couple has been identified as the victims in a crash that took place early Sunday morning on Route 13 in Eastville.
According to Virginia State Police Sgt. Michelle Anaya, preliminary investigations has revealed that the driver of a 2022 Toyota Rav-4 was traveling northbound and ran off the roadway, striking a ditch and a culvert, before catching on fire and becoming fully engulfed. Both driver and passenger became entrapped inside the vehicle.
The driver, 79 year old Arthur Wilmer Smith and his wife, 77 year old Susan Alice Smith, of Norristown, Pennsylvania, both succumbed to their injuries.
Neither speed nor alcohol were contributing factors in the crash. Next of kin has been made.
Worcester County Sheriff's Office
Press Release
On January 12th, 2024, at approximately 10:35 PM, Deputies from the Worcester County Sheriff's Office responded to the 13300 block of Selby Rd, Bishopville, Maryland for a single vehicle collision. The Worcester County Sheriff's Office Crash Reconstruction Unit was assisted by the Ocean City Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit and the Worcester County State’s Attorney Office.
Initial investigation revealed that a single vehicle left the roadway during inclement weather and collided with a tree. The vehicle sustained extensive damage. Responding Emergency Medical Services pronounced the passenger, Nicholas Charles Schewe, deceased on scene. The driver, Liam Strum, was transported due to his injuries to Tidal Health.
This crash remains open pursuant to an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information that could aid with the investigation are asked to contact DFC Kenneth Reed at 410-632-1111 ext. 6017 or at kreed@co.worcester.md.us