UPDATE 12/3/2019 – MSP Press Release: Kyle Nelson, 32, of Mechanicsville, was flown by Trooper 7 to Prince George’s Hospital.
Charges are pending the outcome of the investigation.
The preliminary investigation indicates Nelson, who was operating a 2010 Chevrolet Express, crossed the center line into oncoming traffic. Police believe that shortly before 11:00 p.m, he was heading north in the south bound lanes when he struck the Nissan Rogue head-on in the area of Dr. Johnson Road and Kelly Cottage Lane in Mechanicsville.
The Maryland State Police Crash team is actively investigating the incident and consulting with the Office of the State’s Attorney in St. Mary’s County.
Investigators believe alcohol may be a factor in the crash.
Anyone with relevant information or who may have witnessed the incident is urged to contact the Leonardtown Barrack at 301-475-8955.
UPDATE 12/1/2019 – MSP Press Release: The deceased is identified as Joseph Smith, 50, of Morganza.
Smith was the driver of a 2017 Nissan Rogue at the time. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by emergency medical service personnel.
The other vehicle involved was a 2010 Chevrolet Express, operated by Kyle Nelson, 32, of Mechanicsville. Nelson was flown by Trooper 7 to Prince George’s Hospital.
Personnel from the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration responded to the scene to assist with lane closures.
The Maryland State Police CRASH team is actively investigating the incident.
Anyone with relevant information or who may have witnessed the incident is urged to contact the Leonardtown Barrack at 301-475-8955.
The investigation continues and updates will be provided when they become available.
12/1/2019: On Saturday, November 30, 2019, at approximately 10:45 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Doctor Johnson Road and Kelly Cottage Lane in Mechanicsville, for a motor vehicle accident reported serious, with two patients unconscious.
Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles in the roadway in a head-on style collision with the operators of both vehicle severely trapped and unconscious.
Firefighters extricated one patient in approximately 5 minutes and started life saving measures on the scene. They were pronounced deceased on the scene.
The second patient was extricated in approximately 15 minutes.
Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 7 landed at a nearby landing zone and transported one patient to an area trauma center.
Troopers from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack are currently investigating the crash.
Updates will be provided when they become available.
