Extended Delays for Route 231 and Benedict Bridge Due to Motor Vehicle Collision

October 15, 2024

On Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at approximately 2:40 p.m., fire and rescue personnel from Calvert and Charles County responded to the area of 5720 Hallowing Point Road in Prince Frederick, for a motor vehicle collision with injuries.

Crews arrived on the scene to find a multi-vehicle collision involving a dump truck.

Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 7 was requested to land nearby. Maryland State Highway has been requested for a sand truck due to a large amount of fluids in the roadway.

Trooper 7 transported an adult male patient to an area trauma center. The patient was reported as stable and conscious.

Extended delays are expected in the area.

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