(MYERSVILLE, MD) \u2013 Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred Wednesday afternoon in Frederick County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The driver of a commercial work truck, whose identification is being withheld pending next of kin notification, was pronounced deceased on the scene by emergency medical services personnel. A passenger, identified as a 30-year-old male, was transported by ambulance to Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Maryland for treatment of his injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shortly before 5 p.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Frederick Barrack responded to the area of eastbound I-70 prior to Exit 42 (MD 17) for the report of a single-vehicle crash. According to a preliminary investigation, a commercial work truck was traveling eastbound on I-70, when for unknown reasons, traveled off the roadway and struck a guardrail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All eastbound lanes on I-70 remain closed. Personnel from the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is assisting with road closures. The Maryland State Police Crash Team is leading the investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The cause of the crash remains under investigation…<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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