NEWBURG, Md. – On Saturday, November 15th, 2025, at approximately 0741 hours, Troopers from Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack along with deputies from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to United States Route 301 (Crain Hwy) at Maryland Route 234 (Budds Creek Rd) for a report of a serious motor vehicle collision. Due to the circumstances, the Maryland State Police CRASH Team responded to assume the investigation.
A preliminary investigation conducted by Troopers from the MSP La Plata Barrack and the MSP CRASH Team indicates a 2022 Nissan Pathfinder operated by Mark Wroble Jr (32 yoa) of Mechanicsville, MD and was occupied by four passengers was stopped on MD Route 234 at US Rt 301 for the red traffic signal.
Directly behind the Nissan Pathfinder was a 2021 Ford Explorer operated by Brett Adams (54 yoa) of Leonardtown, MD and occupied by Judy Adams (62 yoa) of Leonardtown, MD. A 2009 Nissan Maxima operated by Rodney Clark (33 yoa) of Port Tobacco, MD was traveling on northbound United States Route 301 approaching Maryland Route 234.
The Nissan Maxima traveled off the right side of the roadway and collided with a storm drain/ditch. After colliding with the storm drain/ditch, the Nissan Maxima became airborne and collided into the driver side of the Nissan Pathfinder. The Nissan Maxima and Pathfinder then collided into the Ford Explorer.
Mr. Wroble sustained serious injuries and was transported to MEDSTAR/Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC for treatment. All other involved were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.
On Sunday, November 16th, 2025, at approximately 1907 hours, Mr. Wroble was pronounced deceased at Washington Hospital Center. Anyone who may have witnessed this crash is asked to contact Sergeant J. Zimmerman of the MSP CRASH Team at (301) 392-1231 or can email a statement to justin.zimmerman@maryland.gov. The investigation is continuing and will be presented to the States Attorney’s Office for Charles County for charges. (25-MSP-037748)
Vinnie was a good kid. God rest his soul and bless and comfort the family.