On Friday, July 11, 2025 at approximately 2:45 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of the Southbound Route 4 and Broomes Island Road in Port Republic, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle/moped.
Due to multiple 911 callers reported the operator was possibly unconscious, a helicopter was pre-launched to land nearby.
Police arrived on the scene to find the scooter operator was conscious but not alert and possibly impaired. Deputies advised fire/EMS the patient was not wearing a helmet.
Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 7 landed nearby and transported the adult male to an area trauma center with unknown injuries. Flight medics were advised the man was not wearing a helmet and was travelling at approximately 40 mph when the crash occurred.
Updates will be provided when they become available.
