UPDATE 5/30/2026: On Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 8:34 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services were dispatched to a serious motor vehicle collision in the 27000 block of Mechanicsville Road in Mechanicsville.
A preliminary investigation indicates that a 2012 Nissan X-Terra, operated by Michael Sirk, 86, of Mechanicsville, was traveling on Mechanicsville Road and attempted to turn into a private driveway.
The vehicle failed to yield the right of way and struck a black and blue Honda CBR 600RR, operated by Leo Cianciolo, 22, of Mechanicsville.
The driver of the motorcycle was transported by Maryland State Police Aviation Command Trooper 7 to an area trauma center with life-threatening injuries, where he is currently listed in critical condition.
Currently, it appears that driver error and excessive speed are contributing factors in the collision.
Due to the severity of the crash, the Collision Reconstruction Unit has assumed the investigation and is requesting eyewitness assistance from the public. If you were traveling in the area and witnessed anything, please contact Corporal Vincent Pontorno at [email protected] or 301-475-4200, extension 2337.
5/29/2026: On Thursday, May 28, 2026, at approximately 8:40 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of 27404 Mechanicsville Road in Mechanicsville, for a serious motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle.
911 callers reported an SUV struck a motorcyclist with the motorcycle under the SUV, and the operator of the motorcycle being ejected from the vehicle.
Crews arrived on the scene to confirm the same and requested a helicopter to land nearby.
The adult male operator was flown to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center with life-threatening injuries.
Police responded and are investigating the collision with reconstruction being performed on the scene.
Updates will be provided when they become available. This was the second serious crash within the hour in St. Mary’s County requiring aviation assistance.
