(PRINCE FREDERICK, MD) \u2013 Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash this afternoon in Calvert County.<\/p>\n
The deceased, James Everett Patterson Jr., 56, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, was pronounced deceased at the scene. He was the driver of a 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle. A passenger, 48, also of Upper Marlboro, was flown by Maryland State Police Aviation Command to the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center for her injuries.<\/p>\n
Troopers from the Prince Frederick Barrack responded to the crash, which happened at approximately 2 p.m. on southbound Route 4, south of Westlake Boulevard in Prince Frederick. According to a preliminary investigation, the Chevrolet was traveling south on Route 4 when it overturned. Investigators believe the driver lost control of the vehicle.<\/p>\n
Calvert County Sheriff\u2019s Office deputies and personnel from the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration responded to the scene to assist troopers.<\/p>\n
Maryland State Police are continuing to investigate the cause of the crash. Anyone with information related to the crash is asked to contact a duty officer at Prince Frederick. Call 410-535-1400 and reference case number 23-MSP-021758.<\/p>\n
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