MSP Investigating Fatal Crash in Caroline Co.
CAROLINE COUNTY, Md. – The Maryland State Police (MSP) are investigating a crash that claimed the life of a 30-year-old man on Friday.
Shortly before 2:00 p.m. on Feb. 27, troopers from the Easton Barrack responded to a crash on Maryland Route 480, north of Eveland Road. Upon their arrival, an Isuzu box truck and a 2017 Kia Sorento were located off of the roadway.
The driver of the Kia, identified as Joseph Dsouza of Ridgely, was was pronounced deceased on the scene by emergency medical service personnel. A passenger in the vehicle with Dsouza, identified as 50-year-old Hillary Coelho of Kuwait, was transported by Maryland State Police Aviation Command to a local trauma center. He continues to receive medical treatment.
The driver of the box truck, identified as 50-year-old James Sherry of Greensboro, was transported to a local hospital.
MSP says their preliminary investigation indicates the box truck was traveling north when it crossed the center line, traveling north in the southbound lane. Crash team investigators believe the Kia attempted to avoid a head-on crash with the truck by traveling onto the southbound shoulder where the crash occurred.
The cause of the crash has not yet been determined. Investigators reportedly believe impairment may have been a contributing circumstance. Charges are pending the outcome of the investigation.
