State Police Investigation Continuing Into Fatal Garrett County Crash

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(McHENRY, MD) – Maryland State Police are continuing their investigation into a Garrett County crash today that resulted in the death of a truck driver.

The deceased driver’s name has not been released pending positive identification and notification of next of kin.

Shortly before 11:30 a.m. today, troopers from the McHenry Barrack responded to a report of a crash in the 12000 block of Bittinger Rd., Bittinger, Md. Northern Garrett County Rescue personnel also responded, and pronounced the truck driver deceased at the scene.

The preliminary investigation indicates a tractor-trailer traveling southbound on Bittinger Road left the roadway for unknown reasons and overturned, striking a house. There were reportedly four people in the house at the time of the crash; none have reported injuries at this time.

McHenry Barrack troopers are being assisted by troopers from the Maryland State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division in the on-going investigation. The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration personnel responded to assist with detours at the crash scene.

The Maryland State Police investigation is continuing. Additional information will follow when available.

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