Salisbury police investigate fatal crash on Route 50

SALISBURY, Md. – The Salisbury Police Department is investigating a fatal vehicle crash that occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning.

At 12:21 a.m. on Oct. 31, officers responded to the area of East Salisbury Parkway (Route 50) and Hobbs Road following a reported motor vehicle collision. Upon arrival, officers observed two vehicles with significant damage. Members of the Salisbury Fire Department and EMS responded to provide aid to the occupants.

A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2021 Kia Seltos was traveling eastbound in the turn lane of Route 50, turning onto Hobbs Road, when it collided with a 2021 Acura RDX that was traveling westbound on Route 50.

A passenger in the Kia, identified as 64-year-old Janice Gibbs, was transported by Salisbury EMS to TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, where she was later pronounced deceased due to injuries sustained in the collision.

Anyone who may have witnessed this crash or has relevant information about the incident is asked to contact police at (410) 548-3165.