UPDATE: Troopers from the Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrick responded and are investigating the incident.
Preliminary investigation determined a subject was cutting a tree down in the 2400 block of Smokey Road, when the tree fell onto the occupied vehicle, trapping and killing the victim inside the vehicle.
The victim is identified as a 45-year-old male. His identity will be released at a later time.
Updates will be provided when they become available.
5/22/2022: On Sunday, May 22, 2022, at approximately 2:38 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the 2400 block of Smoky Road in Huntingtown, for the reported tree on top of a vehicle with one trapped.
Before the arrival of First Responders, 911 callers reported an adult male was trapped in the vehicle with a tree on top of it, they did not believe the victim was breathing.
Crews arrived on the scene and found a tree on top of the vehicle. First Responders declared the victim deceased at 2:47 p.m.
Expect delays in the area for an extended period of time.
Updates will be provided when they become available.
