(EDEN, MD) \u2013 Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred shortly before 5:30 p.m. in Somerset County.<\/p>\n
The driver of a Kia Soul, a 72-year-old female, was pronounced deceased on the scene. One passenger in the Kia was flown by Maryland State Police Aviation Command to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center for treatment of their injuries. Another passenger in the Kia was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment of their injuries. The driver of a Jeep was also transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment of their injuries.<\/p>\n
Around 5:21 p.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Princess Anne Barrack responded to the area of Ocean Highway (U.S. Route 13) at Flower Hill Church Road for a report of a two-vehicle crash. According to a preliminary investigation, the Kia was attempting to cross southbound Ocean Highway when for unknown reasons, was struck by the Jeep.<\/p>\n
All southbound lanes are currently closed. Personnel from the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration are assisting with the road closure. The crash investigation remains active and ongoing. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
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