I haven't seen any stats, but it sure seems like the number of vehicle accidents in the tri-county area is way up in recent years. In addition to this one in Calvert, there were 3 separate crashes at the same time on Route 5 Southbound in front of Lighthouse Liquors in Charlotte Hall around 5:49 pm yesterday...
On June 17, 2015 at approximately 5:08pm, a Jeep SUV operated by Janae Gatchell, of Indian Head, Charles County, was traveling E/B MD Rt 231 W/O Sixes Rd in Calvert Co, MD. For unknown reason, the Jeep crossed the center line and collided off-set head-on with a GMC Sierra operated by Barbara Shields, of Tracys Landing, Anne Arundel County, and occupied by Thomas Rymer, of Chesapeake Beach, Calvert County. After the collision, the GMC traveled off the E/B side of the roadway and collided with a wooden fence and came to a final rest in a small wooded area. The Jeep then collided/sideswiped a Honda Civic operated by Matthew Cumers, of Lusby, Calvert County. The Honda Civic was traveling directly behind the GMC Sierra. After this collision, the Jeep rolled and the operator was ejected. The Jeep came to a final rest in a ditch on the E/B side of the road. Ms. Gatchell, the operator of the Jeep was transported to Prince George's Hospital by MSP Trooper 7. The occupants of the GMC were transported by ambulance to Calvert Memorial Hospital. Mr. Rymer was released from the hospital. The conditions of the other drivers are unknown at this time. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.