(La Plata, Maryland) - On Tuesday, August 09, 2016, at approximately 1606 hours, Troopers from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded to a serious motor vehicle collision on Maryland Route 6 at Mary Drive, Charles County, Maryland.
A preliminary investigation conducted by Troopers from the La Plata Barrack indicates a 2011 Honda Pilot operated by Susan Marie Hildner (75 yoa) of Port Tobacco, MD was traveling on westbound MD Route 6 in the area of Mary Drive. At the same time, a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe operated by Teri Lynn Traudt (42 yoa) of La Plata, MD and occupied by 5 minors/children was traveling on eastbound MD Rt. 6 in the area of Mary Drive. For unknown reasons, Ms. Hildner failed to drive right of center and entered the eastbound lane of MD Rt. 6. The Honda Pilot subsequently collided head-on with the Hyundai Santa Fe. As a result of the collision, all occupants of the Hyundai Santa Fe were transported by ambulance to University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center for treatment. The operator of the Honda Pilot, Ms. Hildner was transported by Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 2 to INOVA Fairfax Hospital for treatment.
On Sunday, August 14, 2016, at approximately 1617 hours, the operator of the Honda Pilot, Susan Marie Hildner succumbed to her injuries at INOVA Fairfax Hospital.
Anyone who may have witnessed this crash is asked to contact the MSP La Plata Barrack Duty Officer at (301) 392-1200. The investigation is continuing and being investigated by TFC. K. Robinson. (16-MSP-032125)
A preliminary investigation conducted by Troopers from the La Plata Barrack indicates a 2011 Honda Pilot operated by Susan Marie Hildner (75 yoa) of Port Tobacco, MD was traveling on westbound MD Route 6 in the area of Mary Drive. At the same time, a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe operated by Teri Lynn Traudt (42 yoa) of La Plata, MD and occupied by 5 minors/children was traveling on eastbound MD Rt. 6 in the area of Mary Drive. For unknown reasons, Ms. Hildner failed to drive right of center and entered the eastbound lane of MD Rt. 6. The Honda Pilot subsequently collided head-on with the Hyundai Santa Fe. As a result of the collision, all occupants of the Hyundai Santa Fe were transported by ambulance to University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center for treatment. The operator of the Honda Pilot, Ms. Hildner was transported by Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 2 to INOVA Fairfax Hospital for treatment.
On Sunday, August 14, 2016, at approximately 1617 hours, the operator of the Honda Pilot, Susan Marie Hildner succumbed to her injuries at INOVA Fairfax Hospital.
Anyone who may have witnessed this crash is asked to contact the MSP La Plata Barrack Duty Officer at (301) 392-1200. The investigation is continuing and being investigated by TFC. K. Robinson. (16-MSP-032125)