(RISING SUN, MD) \u2013 Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred this afternoon in Cecil County.<\/p>\n
The deceased is identified as Samantha Pierce, 18, of Rising Sun. She was the driver and sole occupant of a 2001 Honda Accord involved in the crash. Emergency Medical Service personnel from Cecil County pronounced her deceased on the scene.<\/p>\n
Jeffrey Rhodes, 65, of Fawn Grove, Pennsylvania was injured during the incident. Rhodes was the driver and sole occupant of a 2025 Dodge Ram involved in the crash. He was transported to ChristianaCare Christiana Hospital for the treatment of his injuries.<\/p>\n
Shortly before 2:30 p.m. today, troopers from the Maryland State Police North East Barrack responded to the area of MD Route 274 west of Post Road in Rising Sun for a reported crash. A preliminary investigation revealed the Honda Accord was traveling east on MD Route 274 and crossed the yellow line subsequently striking the Dodge Ram which was traveling westbound. \u00a0<\/p>\n
The investigation continues.<\/p>\n
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