(GRASONVILLE, MD) – Maryland State Police troopers are investigating a fatal crash in Queen Anne’s County that claimed the life of a 43-year old man.
The deceased is identified as Terry Cox, 43, of White Hall, MD. Cox was the operator and sole occupant of a dump truck involved in the crash. EMS personnel pronounced him deceased at the scene.
At 9:15 a.m. today, troopers from the Centreville Barrack responded to call of a reported vehicle crash on westbound Route 50 in the area of Hissey Road. The preliminary investigation indicates the dump truck was traveling westbound on US Rt. 50 when the crash occurred.
For reasons unknown at this time, the dump truck, hauling gravel and other debris, traveled off the left side of the road into the median and came to rest on its side. The majority of the gravel and other debris it was carrying spilled into the median.
Maryland State Police personnel from the Crash Team and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division responded to conduct the investigation. Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration personnel responded to establish a detour around the area.
The cause of the crash has not been determined at this time. The investigation continues…
Medical emergency.
ReplyDeleteThe truck didn't hit anything. The run off into the median didn't kill him. He was dead at the wheel.
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