Easton Police Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Crash with Tractor Trailer

EASTON, Md. – The Easton Police Department is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Thursday afternoon.

On Oct. 15 at 2:53 p.m., officers were dispatched to eastbound Ocean Gateway at Dover Road in reference to a pedestrian accident. Upon officers arrival, they found an adult man on the ground in the eastbound, left turn lane. Investigators with the Maryland State Police CRASH Team and the Easton Police Department initiated an investigation. Their preliminary investigation revealed that the pedestrian was walking in between vehicles when he was struck by a tractor trailer and succumbed to his injuries.

Ocean Gateway was closed for several hours during the crash investigation, and was reopened as of 5:45 p.m.

The victim’s name is being withheld pending the notification of next of kin. Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information related to the investigation are asked to contact authorities at 410-822-1111.

WMDT has reached out to the Maryland State Police to receive more details about the crash.