Trooper, 16-Year-Old Airlifted following Crash in Worcester Co.

WORCESTER COUNTY, Md. – The Maryland State Police (MSP) are investigating a crash that left a police trooper and a 16-year-old driver with serious injuries on Sunday.

Authorities say, following a crash that occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Jul. 12, a Maryland State Trooper was transported by ambulance to a local hospital, and later flown by MSP Aviation Command to a local trauma center for treatment of his injuries. The driver of a Land Rover, an unidentified 16-year-old male, was also flown by helicopter to a local trauma center for treatment of his injuries.

Troopers from the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack responded to the area of eastbound U.S. Route 50 at Maryland Route 818 on Sunday night 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 when it failed to yield to oncoming traffic. The vehicle subsequently struck the Maryland State Trooper, who was traveling eastbound on U.S. Route 50. Police say the 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.

Upon completion of the crash investigation, the findings will be presented to the Office of the State’s Attorney in Worcester County to determine whether charges will be filed.