LEONARDTOWN, Md. – St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputies are investigating a crash that killed a man in California, Maryland.
At 2:26 a.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026, Deputies responded to the southbound lane of the 22700 block of Three Notch Road for a report of a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. A male victim, identified as Jesse San Nicolas, 40, of California, MD, was declared deceased at the scene.
A preliminary investigation indicates the victim was attempting to cross the southbound lanes of Three Notch Road when he was struck by more than one vehicle. A 2016 528i BMW sedan being operated by a 21-year-old male resident of Waldorf, was involved in the collision and remained on the scene.
A second striking vehicle failed to stop after the collision and fled from the scene. The second vehicle is believed to be a dark blue or black 2011-2020 Dodge Caravan with front bumper damage from the collision.
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Collision Reconstruction team has assumed the investigation and is requesting eyewitness assistance from the public. If you were traveling in the area and witnessed anything, or if you have seen a 2011-2020 Dodge Caravan with front-end damage, please contact Sergeant Shawn Shelko at Shawn.Shelko@stmaryscountymd.gov or 301-475-4200, extension 8147.
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