Photos Courtesy of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department 

Update 3/4/19 (Maryland State Police) 

Maryland State Police are continuing to investigate a fatal multi-vehicle crash that occurred Sunday in St. Mary’s County.

Shortly before 6:15 p.m. on Sunday, troopers from the Leonardtown Barrack responded to northbound Maryland Route 4 at Kingston Creek Road in California, Maryland regarding a serious motor vehicle crash.

The initial investigation revealed that a 1994 Toyota Corolla, driven by Raul Hernandez, 72, of California, Maryland, was attempting to make a left turn from northbound Maryland Route 4 onto Kingston Creek Road.

At the same time, a 2012 Hyundai Tuscon, being driven by Ashley Radano, 29, and occupied by a juvenile, both of Solomons, Maryland, were traveling on southbound Maryland Route 4 at Kingston Creek Road. 

According to a preliminary investigation, the Toyota failed to yield the right of way and entered the travel path of the Hyundai.  The Hyundai subsequently struck the passenger side of the Toyota.  Hernandez was transported by ambulance to University of Maryland Prince George’s Hospital Center for treatment of his injuries. The passenger in his vehicle, Bonnie Hernandez, 71, of California, Maryland, was transported by ambulance to Charles Regional Medical Center, and was later pronounced deceased at the hospital. Both occupants of the Hyundai were transported by ambulance to St. Mary’s Hospital. 

The Maryland State Police CRASH Team responded to the scene to assist with the investigation.


The incident remains under investigation.

Two people were left trapped after a serious car accident in California Sunday evening, authorities say. 

The crash happened on Patuxent Beach Road in the area of Kingston Creek Road around 6:20 p.m. According to the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department “Crews arrived and went to work removing doors, the roof and had to also roll the dash using numerous tools to do so.”. 

The injured motorists were taken to an area trauma center for treatment. 

CALIFORNIA, Md. – On Sunday, March 3 at 6:20 p.m., crews responded to Patuxent Beach Road in the area of Kingston Creek Road, California for the report of a serious motor vehicle accident. At least one person is reported to be seriously injured. 

Patuxent Beach Road in between Kingston Creek Road and Seven Gables Lane may be closed for an extended period of time. Police advise to expect delays and seek an alternate route.