Va. woman killed in multi-vehicle crash in Snow Hill

SNOW HILL, Md. – Maryland State Police say a Virginia woman was killed in a four vehicle crash Thursday afternoon in Snow Hill.

We’re told the crash happened at around 2:30 p.m., on Route 12 near the intersection at Carmean Road. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe apparently crossed the center line, colliding with the rear wheels of a tractor trailer traveling southbound on Route 12.

Police say preliminary investigation indicates that the Tahoe overturned and caught fire.

Two other vehicles traveling southbound behind the tractor trailer were also involved in the crash. The drivers of these vehicles were taken by ambulance to TidalHealth Peninsula Regional for treatment of minor injuries.

The driver and sole occupant of the Tahoe, identified as 33-year-old Gabrielle Benton of Greenbackville, Virginia, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her body has been taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for an autopsy.

This crash remains under investigation.