Motor Vehicle Collision N/B Rt. 13 Bypass N/O Old Ocean City Rd.

LOCATION: N/B Rt. 13 Bypass N/O Old Ocean City Road, Wicomico Co. MD.

BRIEF RESUME:

On the above date and time, Trooper’s from the Maryland State Police Salisbury Barrack investigated a personal injury accident at the above location. Through investigation, it was determined that the driver of the Mazda was traveling northbound on the bypass when, for an unknown reason, he over-corrected causing the Mazda to begin a clockwise rotation. The Mazda then traveled onto the shoulder where it continued to travel over the guardrails just prior to the overpass for the railroad tracks leading into Perdue. After the Mazda went over the guardrails it began to violently overturn while it traveled down the steep embankment. Subsequently the Mazda came to final rest on the railroad tracks approximately 50 feet below the Route 13 bypass. Ruffo was found to be trapped inside of the vehicle. Ruffo was wearing his seatbelt during the collision. It was clear the seatbelt use significantly reduced the chances of him being seriously injured. The Salisbury Fire Department and EMS also responded to the scene to extract Ruffo from the vehicle. Ruffo was then transported to PRMC for non-life threatening injuries. At this time, it is unknown the exact time the collision occurred, however, it is believed the collision occurred several hours prior to the initial dispatch. Alcohol was believed to be a factor in the collision.

Charges: Driver #1: Pending