(SNOW HILL, MD) –Maryland State Police from the Berlin Barrack are investigating a fatal crash in Worcester County that claimed the life of a 34 year old woman from Virginia.
The deceased victim is identified as Jessica Perlingi, 34, of Greenbackville, Virginia. She was the driver and sole occupant of a 2006 Jeep Liberty. Emergency medical service personnel pronounced her deceased on the scene. Autopsy results are pending examination by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
The driver and sole occupant of a 2008 Freightliner involved in the crash is identified as Northan Neuman Obediah, 63, of Onancock, Virginia. He was transported to Peninsula Regional Medical Center for treatment of his injuries sustained during the incident.
At 4:46 a.m. this morning, troopers responded to a crash in the area of Route 12 and Black Berry Lane in Worcester County. The preliminary investigation indicates the 2008 Freightliner was traveling southbound on Route 12 at Black Berry Lane. For reasons unknown at this time, investigators believe the Freightliner overturned and came to rest on top of the Jeep Liberty. Police believe the Jeep was traveling northbound on Route 12 at the time of the incident.
State police from the Berlin Barrack, Crash Team and the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division responded to the scene. Deputies from the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and personnel from the Girdletree Fire Department also responded to assist.
Investigators are consulting with the Worcester County State’s Attorney as the investigation continues. Police urge anyone with information regarding this crash to contact the Berlin Barrack at 410-641-3101. The investigation is active and ongoing.
CONTACT: Duty Officer, Berlin Barrack
410-641-3101
The deceased victim is identified as Jessica Perlingi, 34, of Greenbackville, Virginia. She was the driver and sole occupant of a 2006 Jeep Liberty. Emergency medical service personnel pronounced her deceased on the scene. Autopsy results are pending examination by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
The driver and sole occupant of a 2008 Freightliner involved in the crash is identified as Northan Neuman Obediah, 63, of Onancock, Virginia. He was transported to Peninsula Regional Medical Center for treatment of his injuries sustained during the incident.
At 4:46 a.m. this morning, troopers responded to a crash in the area of Route 12 and Black Berry Lane in Worcester County. The preliminary investigation indicates the 2008 Freightliner was traveling southbound on Route 12 at Black Berry Lane. For reasons unknown at this time, investigators believe the Freightliner overturned and came to rest on top of the Jeep Liberty. Police believe the Jeep was traveling northbound on Route 12 at the time of the incident.
State police from the Berlin Barrack, Crash Team and the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division responded to the scene. Deputies from the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and personnel from the Girdletree Fire Department also responded to assist.
Investigators are consulting with the Worcester County State’s Attorney as the investigation continues. Police urge anyone with information regarding this crash to contact the Berlin Barrack at 410-641-3101. The investigation is active and ongoing.
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CONTACT: Duty Officer, Berlin Barrack
410-641-3101