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Sunday, April 26, 2015

VICTIMS IN MD 404 FATAL CRASH IDENTIFIED


Maryland State Police Press Release
04/21/2015

VICTIMS IN MD 404 FATAL CRASH IDENTIFIED

(Queen Anne’s, MD) – Maryland State Police have identified the three people killed in the early morning crash where a tractor trailer drove into oncoming traffic along MD 404 in Talbot County, Maryland.

The deceased driver of the westbound tractor trailer is identified as Brian Hutcheson, 38, of Ramer, Tennessee. Ramer was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical personnel from the Talbot County Fire Department. He was the driver of the 2016 Mack tractor.

The deceased passenger of the 2016 Mack tractor is identified as Danielle Mumford, 24, of Delmar, Delaware. Mumford was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical personnel from the Talbot County Fire Department. Hutcheson and Mumford were traveling with a pet dog that also died in the crash.

The deceased driver of the eastbound tractor trailer is identified as Terry Coward, 52, of Culpepper, Virginia. Coward was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical personnel from the Talbot County Fire Department. He was the driver of the 2013 Kenworth tractor.

The driver of the other eastbound tractor trailer is identified as Michael Shovan, 52, of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. Shovan was not injured during the collision. He was driving a 2015 Freightliner tractor.

A preliminary investigation conducted by the Maryland State Police CRASH Team, with the assistance of troopers from the Easton Barrack, indicates that just before 7:00 a.m. this morning, Brain Hutcheson was driving a tractor trailer traveling westbound on MD 404 in the area of Church Lane. Ms. Mumford was a passenger in the vehicle. For reasons unknown, the vehicle crossed the double yellow lines into the oncoming traffic, side swiping another tractor trailer. The westbound tractor trailer continues in the eastbound lanes and struck another tractor trailer being driven by Terry Coward.

The head on collision caused Mr. Coward's tractor trailer to burst into flames. The vehicle became fully engulfed. None of the occupants of this collision could safely exit their vehicles.

After receiving a 9-1-1 call, troopers from the Easton Barrack responded along with members from the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office. Emergency medical personnel were contacted and responded to the crash to assist. Talbot County Fire Department was immediately called and responded to handle the fire.

Due to the severity of the crash, MD Route 404 from U.S. 50 east to Church Lane was closed for several hours. The Department of the Environment was called to handle cleanup of the fuel spill. A State Police helicopter and canines from Washington, DC Fire Department were called to assist with a search to ensure all victims had been located. Road closures and detours were handled by State Highway Administration personnel.

Anyone who may have witnessed this crash is asked to contact Trooper First Class Gore at the Easton Barrack at (410) 819-4753.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

19 comments:

Anonymous said...

I guess MSP doesn't know it is spelled Culpeper.

Anonymous said...

Hutcheson has a fb account says from corrinth Mississippi. Girl from delmar was his gf. From Mississippi as well. Wonder about the baby I saw on her page.

Shannon B. said...

People are dead and you anon 6:22 feel being the spelling police is the important and proper thing to do? You suck! Prayers and condolences to the families of all victims and peace be with the responders.

Anonymous said...

The kids were not in the vehicle. The baby lived with her dad

Anonymous said...

Too bad WBOC couldn't report more on this, other than repeating what was on Facebook...

Anonymous said...

6:49 PM

I thought the same thing but you put it much more nicer than I would have.

Anonymous said...

Feel sorry for her children. Not that they even knew her now but to know theres never a chance she could get herself together enough to actually be a mother , is sad.

Anonymous said...

Really? You need to take a dig at this girl? Your one sick twisted person.

Anonymous said...

Danielle was an amazing friend and mother to her chrildren. She had her up and downs but who doesn't so for you ppl out there bashing her and don't even know her need to shut their mouths. Rest in Peace you beautiful Angel! You will be missed! Praying for her mom and chrildren! Love you sweetie!

Anonymous said...

Yeah really. I guess you didn't know her, or else you'd feel the same.

Anonymous said...

You must be kidding right? !

Anonymous said...

No I am not kidding! You must not know her so you need to keep your mouth shut. Ppl are so quick to bash someone when they are not long here. A mother just lost her daughter and two beautiful little girls just lost thwir mother and all you can do is bash her. You need help. God bless you!

Anonymous said...

Shannon B so you criticize someone and then do the same thing. Classic!

Unknown said...

God Bless & watch over all the familis involved here at the tragic and sad loss of their loved ones, we should pray for them, not bash & criticize them, we are NOT to judge anyone, thats God's job!! And Please never speak ill of the dead, Please, Also Can you please put yourself in the Family's place a minutr & ask yourself HOWE Would I feel if I read this about my loved one, I Bet your writing, here would be a lot nicer! To the Families, please accept my condolences.

Anonymous said...

Very well said. God bless you Clendenin!

Anonymous said...

The family knows the truth. And that in itself, is sad enough.

Anonymous said...

No I didn't. It wouldn't have mattered. Something's you just keep to yourself. Seems to me all you want is to see her bashed. Let your hate go. She is gone. The girl may have been a screw up and hasn't had a good word thrown her way in a while.but she's gone now. Let her rest.

Anonymous said...

Seems like she's spot on. You are a troll.

Anonymous said...

11:56 PM

people in the church are to judge the people in the church. if no one got judged there would be total chaos. oh wait..it's here.