Type of Incident: Traffic crash
Date and Time: 11/22/2018 9:23 pm
Location: South Bound Rt.13 Bypass- North of Snow Hill Rd exit
Vehicle(s): 2007 White Toyota pickup
Driver/passengers(s)/pedestrian:
Driver: Kenneth Chatmon - 55 years of age - 200 block of Morris Drive in Salisbury MD.
Passenger: Kaleb Chatmon - 6 years of age of 800 block of South Schumaker Drive in Salisbury MD.
Injuries:
Kaleb Chatmon, the six (6) year old passenger was pronounced dead at the scene.
Kenneth Chatmon the (55) year old driver was injured and transported by ambulance to PRMC.
Charges: The investigation is continuing and charges are pending.
Narrative: On the above date and time, and according to witnesses, three (3) vehicles were traveling southbound on Route 13 Bypass north of the Snow Hill Road Exit - Wicomico County (Maryland). The vehicles were noted to be traveling well above the posted 65 mph speed limit in what was said to be indicative of a road rage incident. Witnesses detailed one of the vehicles, a white Toyota pickup truck lost control, leaving the roadway entering the grassy median. The operator of the vehicle over corrected, causing the Toyota to recross both lanes of SB 13 Bypass. The vehicle rotated and collided with a tree at roadside. More specifically, the passenger’s side door made impact with the tree. Both occupants of the truck were transported to Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC) where it was later determined the six (6) year old succumbed to his injuries.
The operator was being treated for critical injuries. MSP Crash Reconstructionist responded to the scene.
Alcohol/drugs are being considered as part of the investigation. Immediate family was notified by MSP Salisbury “E” Barrack Command staff and hospital administration. None of the other vehicles seen by witnesses prior to this crash were identified or located. If anyone has knowledge of the crash or additional
information on the two additional vehicles, please contact the Investigating Trooper.
Investigating Trooper or Barrack Media Contact Name: Tfc. W. Shelter #5979 Phone Number: 410-749-3101
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8 comments:
Rt 13 ( in 65 mile an hour area) has always had hot rods moving well above 65 ever since I remember....while MSP works the reduced 45 on rt 50 by 60 foot road
75+seems to be the norm on the bypass.
It's like the Indianapolis 500, especially during the summer. Easy solution - just place some speed cameras in some locations.
4:18 PM that solves nothing and isn't legal
That's just what we need is more gov surveillance
The police should be moving around within traffic to catch these morons. Sitting in various spots just waiting is a waste and a lot of people know the spots.
How tragic that a small child lost his life in what might have been an instance of temper on a holiday focusing on gratitude. Prayers for the family.
So sad that people can't act like they have sense on the road & a child paid with his life. What his poor parents must be going through! It's not a damned video game, people! Between the Nanticoke Rd. closure & the Whitehaven Ferry out of commission, there's a bunch of people traveling on Pemberton Dr., some driving like a bat out of hell. It gets old having someone glued to your bumper when you are doing the speed limit or more.
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