Updated Jan. 31, 5:20 a.m.
La Plata, MD – On Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at approximately 6:51 p.m., Charles County Sheriff’s Office and Troopers from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded for a report of a motor vehicle collision involving two vehicles on eastbound Maryland Route 6 in the area of Rollins Court in La Plata, Maryland.
Due to the circumstances, the Maryland State Police CRASH Team responded to assume the investigation.
A preliminary investigation conducted by Troopers from the MSP CRASH Team indicates a 2017 Buick Regal operated by Chesequa Brown, 37, of La Plata and occupied by an adult female (name being withheld pending notification of next of kin) and two juveniles one and four years old were traveling on westbound Maryland Route 6 in the area of Rollins Court in La Plata.
At the same time, a 2011 Nissan Murano operated by Lisa Creason, 59, of Lexington Park was traveling on eastbound Maryland Route 6. For unknown reasons, the Buick crossed the center line and collided head on with the Nissan. Everyone involved were flown to local trauma centers for treatment.
Anyone who may have witnessed this crash is asked to contact Corporal J. Zimmerman of the MSP CRASH Team at (301) 392-1231.
The investigation is continuing and being investigated by Corporal J. Zimmerman of the Maryland State Police CRASH Team. (19-MSP-004205)
La Plata, MD – Charles Street (Route 6) has been reopened to traffic. Charles County authorities confirm that three emergency helicopters landed in La Plata to transport injured motorists to regional trauma centers. The head-on crash, which occurred shortly before 7 p.m. remains under investigation and a report is pending.
UPDATE 7 p.m.
La Plata, MD – Charles County authorities have reported Eagle 2 and Maryland State Police Trooper 2 are landing on Route 6. Three injured motorists are being flown to area trauma centers. Power lines are reportedly down on the roadway. Motorists should avoid the area until further notice.
La Plata, MD – Charles County authorities reported at 6:48 p.m. that Charles Street (Route 6) is closed in both directions from Spring Hill Court to Rogers Mill Place due to a motor vehicle collision. Authorities reported two people trapped in the vehicles. Citizens are alerted there could be multiple helicopters landing in the La Plata area in response to the collision. Motorists should avoid the area.