Hollywood, MD – On May 18 at 11:40 a.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motor vehicle collision in the area of Mervell Dean Road and Halford Lane in Hollywood.
Upon arrival, deputies located a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer in a wooded area behind a residence. The operator, identified as Thomas Daniel Wallace Sr., 63 of Hollywood, was pronounced deceased at the scene by EMS personnel. Members of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Collision Reconstruction Unit responded and assumed the investigation.
Preliminary investigation indicates the vehicle remained stationary at the end of a residential driveway before Mr. Wallace experienced a medical emergency, causing the vehicle to roll uncontrolled into the woods. It is believed Mr. Wallace died as a result of the medical emergency prior to the vehicle collision.
Anyone with information regarding this incident and who has not already been interviewed is asked to call Deputy First Class Vincent Pontorno at 240-298-5255.
UPDATE 12:36 PM – Police and investigators remain on the scene of the accident.
UPDATE 12:10 PM – A single-vehicle crash that occurred on a residential driveway off of Mervell Dean Road in the area of Clarks Mill Road in Hollywood shortly before noon Wednesday, May 18 has claimed a life. The crash is under investigation. Motorists are advised to avoid the area until further notice.
Hollywood, MD – At 11:45 a.m. emergency crews in St. Mary’s County were dispatched to a single-vehicle crash on Mervell Dean Road in Hollywood. The vehicle reportedly crashed into a tree. Motorists in the area should use caution.
