(La Plata, Maryland) – On September 27, at approximately 10 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded to a collision on Maryland Route 257 in the area of Banks O Dee Road, Newburg. As a result of the collision, the female operator sustained life-threatening injuries.
A preliminary investigation conducted by Troopers from the La Plata Barrack, with the assistance of the TFC Hooten, Southern Region Crash Unit, indicates a Toyota Tacoma operated by Shirley Jeans Keesee, 53, was traveling on northbound Maryland Route 257 in the area of Banks O Dee Road. Keesee failed to drive in a single lane and failed to drive right of center. The Toyota traveled off the roadway, traveled across a yard and collided with a tree. Keesee was transported to Prince George’s Hospital via MSP Helicopter Trooper 7 and was listed in serious condition.
On Oct. 4, at approximately 1:15 p.m., Keesee was pronounced deceased at Prince George’s Hospital.
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 First Class T. Hooten.