On February 2, 2014 at approximately 10:09 PM, Sheriff’s Office Patrol deputies responded to a report of an unconscious person in the area of Pacific Drive in Lexington Park. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a male subject, identified as Melvin J. Craddock, age 35, of Lexington Park, Md. lying in the grass unresponsive.
CPR was initiated by deputies until the arrival of personnel from the Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad who continued medical efforts to revive the victim. Mr. Craddock was later pronounced deceased at the scene.
Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division were contacted and responded to the scene. The preliminary investigation determined Mr. Craddock was operating his motor vehicle and for unknown reasons stopped his vehicle in the roadway and exited the vehicle before collapsing in the grass near the roadway.
There were no signs of any injuries observed on Mr. Craddock. According to family members, Mr. Craddock has suffered from a recent medical condition.
Mr. Craddock was transported to the Maryland State Medical Examiner’s Office where an autopsy will be performed to determine the cause and manner of death.
