(BERLIN, MD) – The Maryland State Police, in conjunction with the Pocomoke City Police Department, are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon in Worcester County.
The deceased is identified as David Loveland, Jr., 53, of Marion Station, Maryland. He was the driver and sole occupant of a Jeep Grand Cherokee involved in the crash. The driver and passenger of a Toyota Venza, a 37-year-old female and 34-year-old male, were transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment of their injuries.
Shortly after 3 p.m. yesterday, troopers from the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack responded to southbound Route 13 at the intersection of Holland Road for a report of a two-vehicle crash. The preliminary investigation indicates that the Jeep, operated by Loveland, was traveling east on Holland Road and attempting to cross the intersection, when for unknown reasons, was struck by the Toyota.
At the request of the Pocomoke City Police Department, Maryland State Police provided crash investigators. Lanes were closed for more than three hours for the crash investigation. Personnel from the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration assisted with the closure.
The crash investigation remains active and ongoing.