UPDATE – Press release from the Maryland State Police
On November 2 at 8:08 a.m. troopers from the Maryland State Police, Leonardtown Barrack responded to the area of southbound Route 5 at Route 6, Charlotte Hall for the report of a motor vehicle collision.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2009 Toyota Avalon was traveling eastbound on Route 6 west of Rt. 5. A 2005 Volvo XC90 was traveling southbound on MD Rt. 5. The Volvo was proceeding through a circular green traffic signal, located on southbound MD Rt. 5 at MD Rt. 6. The operator of the Toyota Avalon failed to stop for a steady circular red signal, located on MD Route 6 at Route 5. The Toyota traveled into the path of the Volvo. The Volvo collided into the driver’s side door of the Toyota in the intersection of Route 5 at Route 6.
The operator of the Toyota succumbed to his injuries on the scene. The operator and a passenger from the Volvo were transported to St. Mary’s Hospital by ambulance. The collision is being investigated by Trooper Morris.
The St Mary’s County State’s Attorney’s Office was notified and briefed of the collision.
The St Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Highway Administration responded to the scene and assisted with the road closure and traffic detour.
At this time, it appears that alcohol is not a factor in this collision.
The driver of the Toyota Avalon was identified as James R. Day, 80, a resident of Charles County. Day was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Volvo XC90 was identified as Kelly Ann Haynes, 44 of St. Mary’s County. The front passenger in the Volvo was a juvenile male, 13 of St, Mary’s County.
ORIGINAL STORY
The Maryland State Police in Leonardtown confirm an investigation is underway regarding a motor vehicle accident Sunday morning, Nov. 2 around 8 a.m. in which a motorist was killed. The crash occurred in the vicinity of the Route 5 – Route 6 intersection. More details later.
