UPDATE 1/24/2022 @ 9:00 a.m. : Maryland State Police are continuing an investigation into a traffic crash last night in Charles County that killed three people.
The first deceased is identified as Patrick Bowie, Jr., 44, of La Plata Md. He was the driver and only occupant of a silver 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. Emergency medical service personnel pronounced him deceased on the scene.
The second deceased is identified as Tineka Palmer, 35, of Indian Head, Md. She was the driver of a black 2014 Chevrolet Impala. Emergency medical service personnel pronounced her deceased on the scene.
The third deceased is identified as Tyron Carroll, 33, of Indian Head, Maryland. He was the passenger in the Chevrolet Impala and was pronounced deceased on scene by emergency medical service personnel.
Due to the severity of the crash and injuries, the Maryland State Police Crash Team responded to conduct the investigation. The preliminary investigation indicates the vehicles were involved in a head on collision.
The cause and contributing factors involved in this crash remain under investigation. All possible causes are being considered.
The area of Route 225/Hawthorne Road at Ripley Way was reopened shortly before midnight last night. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is urged to contact police at 301-392-1231. The investigation is continuing.
1/23/2022: On Sunday, January 23, 2022, at approximately 7:52 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Hawthorne Road and Ripley Road in La Plata, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with subjects trapped and one vehicle possibly on fire.
Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved in a head-on style collision with multiple citizens attempting to extricate trapped victims.
Firefighters reported all three victims were trapped and not breathing.
Emergency medical personnel declared all three victims deceased within 5 minutes of arrival.
Police are investigating the collision.
Hawthorne Road will be closed for an extended period of time. Please slow down and avoid the area.
Updates will be provided when they become available.
