Incident: Fatal Crash in Wicomico County
Date of Incident: May 2, 2009
Location: Hurley’s Neck Road Mardela Maryland
Narrative: Today (May 2, 2009), at approximately 3:10 a.m. deputies of the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two vehicle crash on Hurley’s Neck Road at Taylor’s Trail in Mardela that resulted in one fatality.
Preliminary investigation indicates 39 – year old Christopher J. Atkinson of Mardela was operating a 1989 Dodge truck on Hurley’s Neck Road when he lost control of the vehicle. The truck rolled over and came to the rest on its’ wheels with the front of the truck in a ditch and the back of the truck partially in the roadway.
A second vehicle stopped at the crash scene and three occupants exited the vehicle to assist Christopher J. Atkinson. 21- year old Mike T. Brown of Mardela and two female juveniles were attempting to free Christopher J. Atkinson from the scene when a 2008 Honda Civic driven by 22- year old William R. Morgan of Salisbury struck the passenger side of the Dodge truck. Christopher J. Atkinson received fatal injuries in the crash and was declared deceased at the scene by the Medical Examiner’s Office.
William R. Morgan was transported by ambulance to Peninsula Regional Medical Center where he is being treated for non - life threatening injuries that he received at the crash scene.
Mike T. Brown and the two female juveniles were transported by ambulance to Peninsula Regional Medical Center where they are being treated for non life threatening injuries that they received at the crash scene.
The crash remains under investigation with the assistance of the Maryland State Police Crash Team (Sgt. Rickard). The Medical Examiner’s Office, Mardela Fire Department, Hebron Fire Department and Maryland State Police assisted deputies at the scene.
During the vehicle recovery and investigation Hurley’s Neck Road was closed for approximately 6.5 hours and traffic was diverted away from the scene.
The investigation is continuing…
alcohol related
ReplyDeletesending prayers out to the families
ReplyDeleteplease dont point fingers enough damage has been done, no one knows what our future holds....
ReplyDeleteJust a quick question. When did the Sheriff's Office start investigating automobile acccidents?
ReplyDeleteA person has lost their lives here, lets keep it in perspective.
ReplyDeleteSheriff office has jurisdiction over all county roads now because he wanted them. It was a very sad accident. Prayers to all the family.
ReplyDeletePRAYERS TO THE FAMILIES.PLEASE DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE.
ReplyDeleteMy family and I knew Chris.This is a tragedy and he will be missed.Prayers to the family.
ReplyDeleteHe was my Cousin Chris, Hewill be deeply missed.
ReplyDeleteLock Morgan up and throw away the key
ReplyDeleteI had a friend who stopped at an accident to help and was killed many years ago. Thank God the good samaritans that stopped to help are okay. Sorry to hear of the loss of another young man.
ReplyDeleteI dont see how som1 driving down the road could not see my BEST FRIENDS TRUCK IN A DITCH AND ANOTHER CAR IN THE ROAD...so damn sad he was a great guy a father and just recently a grand father.
ReplyDelete3:10 A.M.???
ReplyDeleteI'm Chris's cousin. Chris was a good guy. Always willing to help others in need. He loved his family and friends with all his heart. Chris was true to his heart, nothing fake about him. Chris will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
ReplyDeleteI'll never hear those words when he walks into the room, "Hey cuz"
those words will be lost forever in my heart.
Thanks for all your prayers, Chris's cousin Ginny
Ginny, once something is embedded in your heart nothing can ever take it away. It is part of you forever.
ReplyDeleteEVERYTIME I THINK ABOUT THIS I GET SICK. HE WAS ALIVE WHEN HIS TRUCK FLIPPED AND LANDED.AND THEN THIS FREAKING JACKASS ( WHO I HOPE NEVER CROSSES MY PATH ) HIT HIS CAR AND KILLED HIM.HIS LIFE IS OVER DUE TO SOME A--HOLE.LOVE YA CHRIS
ReplyDeleteChris was my brother. He is truly a golden hearted person. He will never be gone, he will always live on in the people that he has touched. He had one hell of a hand shake.
ReplyDeleteLove you bro..
Bob Pupillo "BUBBA"
How did the guy who hit my father and ended his life not see my dads truck. You took somone special from me, it wasnt his time. I love you daddy, you'll never truly be gone in my eyes.
ReplyDeleteImpermanence is the rule of life. May we learn from this tragedy that our lives can be taken in a second. So live each moment, breath each breathe, do each deed as if it were our last. Chris, you are in my heart. Jeanine
ReplyDeleteChris was my cousin! he was a great guy that would do anything for anyone! he gave his life and saved the three that were tring to help him and that is what he would of wanted!!!!!He has a wonderful little girl that now knows her daddy is paving heaven!! BEcause thats what chris did best!!! I LOVE HIM SO MUCH AND GOING TO MISS HIM MORE THAN HE WILL EVER KNOW!!!! I LOVE YOU CUZ I WILL MISS YOUR BIG HUGS AND KISSES!!!!! R.I.P
ReplyDeleteThere is an Elizabeth Atkinson Fund(For Chris's youngest Child) @ The Framers Bank of Willards!!!!!!1150parsons RD Salisbury Md 21801
ReplyDeleteI understand that this was an acident buy when you drink and drive this is what can happen! I don't know if everyone was drinking but I do know that William was drinking and was even letting everyone know on his facebook! Going to get F**ked up in Mardela tonight! This was on his FACEBOOK
ReplyDeletewould really like to know how to see this on facebook. Better yet bet the cops would like this information too!
ReplyDeleteMY DEEPEST SYMPATHY IS WITH THE WHOLE FAMILY. MAY CHRIS REST IN PEACE. doreen pupillo
ReplyDeleteI knew Chris in Elementary school. What a tragic loss. My prayers go out to his family. I really hope the other driver wasn't drinking.
ReplyDeleteMy heart is still broken over this nothing can replace your love uncle Chris I hate this day so much
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