Waldorf, MD – On Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at approximately 10:01 p.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded for a report of a motor vehicle collision involving two vehicles on northbound United States Route 301 in the area of Central Avenue in Waldorf.
A preliminary investigation conducted by Troopers from the MSP La Plata Barrack indicates a 2014 Suzuki Hayabusa operated by Gregory Francis Stanback Jr., 36 of Upper Marlboro, traveling northbound on United States Route 301 in the area of Central Avenue at a high rate of speed. At the same time, a 2018 Ford F-150 operated by Eric Austin Ford, 32 of Waldorf, was making a U-turn from southbound US Route 301 to northbound US Route 301. The Suzuki Hayabusa collided with the passenger side of the Ford F-150. This impact spun the Ford F-150 approximately 180 degrees. The operator of the Suzuki Haybusa, Stanback, was pronounced deceased on the scene. The operator of the Ford F-150, Eric Austin Ford
was transported by ambulance to University of Maryland Prince George’s Hospital for treatment.
Speed is believed to be a factor in the collision.
Anyone who may have witnessed this crash is asked to contact the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack at (301) 392-1200.
The investigation is continuing and being investigated by Trooper Iman and Senior Trooper Scarlett of the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack.
Original report
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