Motor vehicle collision leaves one person dead

EDEN, Md. – On September 2, 2024, at 10:08 P.M., Deputies and EMS personnel responded to the area of Cottman Road and Residential Drive, Eden, Maryland for a single motor vehicle collision with injury. Due to the seriousness and nature of the collision, the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Collision Reconstruction Unit with assistance from the Criminal Investigation Division responded and assumed the investigation. The preliminary investigation revealed that the vehicle was traveling south on Cottman Road and failed to negotiate a turn. The vehicle left the roadway and struck two large trees before coming to final rest. The driver and a rear seat passenger were transported to Tidal health for their injuries. The front seat passenger was ejected from the vehicle and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The collision is being investigated by the Sheriff’s Office Collision Reconstruction Unit. This investigation into this matter is open and continuing at this time. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information about this case, please contact Cpl. A. Riggin at 410-548-4892 ext. 262.