EDGEWATER, Md. – On October 26, 2018 at approximately 6:26 a.m. officers responded to a crash involving multiple vehicles on Solomons Island Rd near Virginia Ave in Edgewater. A Mitsubishi was southbound on Solomons Island Rd when the driver lost control and crossed in front of a northbound Toyota minivan. The Toyota struck the Mitsubishi broadside before sideswiping the Lincoln also traveling northbound.
The driver of the Mitsubishi, identified as Heather Waibel of Annapolis, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Fire Department and was taken to the Medical Examiner in Baltimore for autopsy. The driver of the Toyota, identified as Jessica Ann Lewis of St. Leonard, was taken to Shock Trauma in Baltimore in critical condition. The diver of the Lincoln, Mitasia Da Quiera Lanman of Grasonville, was not injured.
The preliminary cause of the crash is failing to remain right of center. The Traffic Safety Section is handing the investigation and will be reviewed by the States Attorney.
