Church Hill, MD – A two-vehicle crash on U.S. Route 301 claimed the lives of two people in Queen Anne’s County this afternoon, closing all southbound lanes and prompting an ongoing investigation by Maryland State Police.
According to a release from the Maryland State Police Centreville Barrack, troopers responded at approximately 12:26 p.m. to the intersection of southbound U.S. Route 301 and Price Station Road for a reported collision. Authorities said a utility truck traveling south struck a Toyota Camry attempting to cross the highway. The driver and passenger of the Camry, identified as Valerie Haines, 63, and Patricia Mead, 86, both of Ridgely, Maryland, were pronounced deceased at the scene by Queen Anne’s emergency medical services personnel.
Police reported the 39-year-old male driver of the utility truck was allegedly uninjured in the crash. All southbound lanes of Route 301 remain closed as officials investigate and clear the scene. Assistance is being provided by the Queen Anne’s County Office of the Sheriff, County Fire Department, and the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration.
According to police, the Maryland State Police Crash Team is leading the investigation. Once the review is complete, findings will be submitted to the Queen Anne’s County State’s Attorney’s Office to determine whether charges will allegedly be filed. Authorities said the crash investigation remains active and ongoing as of this afternoon.
Updates regarding the reopening of Route 301 and further details on the investigation will be provided as they become available.
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