MECHANICSVILLE, Md. – On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at approximately 6:33 p.m., patrol units from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a serious motor vehicle collision near Three Notch Road and Old Village Road, Mechanicsville, MD, with one ejected.
The preliminary investigation revealed a 2000 Infinity G20 operated by Melissa Marie Stallings, 28, of Mechanicsville, was traveling eastbound on Old Village Road, failed to yield the right of way, crossing over Three Notch Road, and was struck by a 2011 Toyota 4Runner, operated by Dawn Marie Kirkland, 45, of Bryantown, who was traveling southbound on Three Notch Road. Melissa Stallings and two passengers were air-transported to area trauma centers, where Stallings was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival. The two occupants are reported to be in stable condition.
Due to the seriousness of the collision, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Collision Reconstruction Unit responded and assumed the investigation. At this time, speed does not appear to be a factor in the accident.
Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or any events leading up to the collision and has not already provided a statement is asked to call Corporal Rachael Roszell at 301-475-4200, ext. 8108, or e-mail rachael.roszell@stmaryscountymd.gov.
“speed does not appear to be a factor in the accident” Uh, the speed limit of a Stop Sign is zero
MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY,I KNOW SHE WILL BE MISSED AND A VERY VERY DIFFICULT TIME FOR THE FAMILY…PLEASE PRAY FOR THE FAMILY AT THIS TIME…
Prayers for this family, so difficult to loose a family member in a tragic car accident
she should have stopped. people no longer care about anyone. driving like they are on the speedway. putting others at risk and their families. I fear every time I drive because of all these rule breaking individuals. your life is not more important. save a life and stop for 3 seconds… even more when it is dark!!!