Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash In Worcester County

(OCEAN CITY, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred shortly after 10 a.m. in Worcester County yesterday.

The driver of a motorcycle, identified as Dennis Ellis, 65, of Berlin, Maryland, was transported by ambulance to TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, where he was later pronounced deceased. The driver, a 17-year-old male, and a passenger, an 18-year-old female, of a Jeep Grand Cherokee were reported uninjured in the crash.

Around 10:17 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack responded to U.S. Route 50 at Inlet Isle Lane for a report of a two-vehicle crash. According to a preliminary investigation, the motorcycle, operated by Ellis, was traveling westbound on Route 50, attempting to go through the intersection, when it was struck by the Jeep, who failed to yield the right of way.

The driver of the Jeep was issued traffic citations on the scene. Assistance on scene was provided by the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, Ocean City Fire Department, and Ocean City emergency medical services personnel. The crash investigation is being led by the Maryland State Police Crash Team.

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