Driver Flown Out After Vehicle Strikes Pole In Mechanicville, Road Shutdown
Photo courtesy of the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department, INC.

MECHANICSVILLE, Md. –  On February 9, at approximately 2:28 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to a motor vehicle accident in the area of 26780 Baptist Church Road. 

Crews arrived and found a single vehicle off the roadway that struck a utility pole. 

EMS evaluated one patient on the scene and requested a MEDEVAC for transport. Firefighters established a landing zone in a field at Real Life Church. 

Maryland State Police Trooper 2 arrived and transported the patient to Capitol Region Trauma Center for treatment. 

Verizon was requested to the scene for multiple wires down in the roadway. 

SMCSO Advisory: Baptist Church Road is closed in both directions near Creek Lane due to a motor vehicle accident with wires across the roadway. 

Expect traffic delays in the area. 

We will continue to provide updates as they become available. 

Contact our news desk at news@thebaynet.com 

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