WALDORF, Md. — Four people were taken to area hospitals following a serious crash on Sunday that required multiple vehicle extrications and shut down a portion of Crain Highway near Vernon Road.
The crash was reported at approximately 12:09 a.m. Feb. 1, 2026, and involved at least two vehicles, including a red pickup truck and a Nissan Altima. One vehicle went over an embankment, trapping an occupant inside, while another sustained heavy damage that left a person pinned on the passenger side.
Firefighters and rescue crews established separate extrication operations as initial reports suggested one occupant might not be breathing. Responders later confirmed the injured individuals were conscious and breathing, though several complained of head, chest and side pain. Airbags were reported to have deployed.
Crews requested additional resources as they worked to free two trapped occupants at the same time, citing limited manpower and the need for stabilization equipment. One patient was removed from a vehicle resting precariously on a snowbank, while extrication continued on the second vehicle.
Crain Highway was temporarily shut down during the rescue and investigation. Extrication operations were completed shortly after 12:30 a.m., and incident commanders determined all patients would be transported by ground ambulance.
Two patients were transported to UM Capital Region Medical Center, one patient was taken to UM Charles Regional Medical Center, and another was transported to Children’s National Hospital.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
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