State Police Investigating Trooper-Involved Crash In Worcester County

(BERLIN, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a trooper-involved crash that occurred shortly before 8:30 p.m. yesterday in Worcester County. 

A Maryland State Trooper was transported by ambulance to a local hospital, and later flown by Maryland State Police Aviation Command to a local trauma center for treatment of his injuries. The driver of a Land Rover, a 16-year-old male, was also flown by Maryland State Police helicopter to a local trauma center for treatment of his injuries. 

Shortly before 8:30 p.m. yesterday, troopers from the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack responded to the area of eastbound U.S. Route 50 at Maryland Route 818 for a report of a two-vehicle crash. According to a preliminary investigation, the Land Rover was traveling northbound on MD Route 818, attempting to cross the intersection and failed to yield to oncoming traffic, subsequently striking the Maryland State Trooper, who was traveling eastbound on U.S. Route 50. The Maryland State Trooper was traveling in his marked patrol vehicle at the time of the crash. 

Assistance on scene was provided by personnel from the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration, Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, Berlin Police Department, and Berlin Fire Company. 

The Maryland State Police Crash Team is leading the active and ongoing investigation. Upon completion, the investigation will be presented to the Office of the State’s Attorney in Worcester County to determine whether charges will be filed.

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