MECHANICSVILLE, Md. — A motor vehicle accident on Budds Creek Road near Colton Point Road brought emergency personnel to the scene at approximately 12:17 p.m. on January 25, 2024.
Crews arrived on the scene to find a tractor-trailer and an SUV collided head-on, resulting in minor injuries. Weather conditions prevented the deployment of a MEDEVAC, but the situation was under control.
The female driver of the SUV, who sustained chest bruises, was evaluated by EMS on-site and transported to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital for further care. Two other individuals involved in the accident declined medical treatment at the scene.
UPDATE – 1:55 PM – Budds Creek Road in the Area of Colton Point Road has been reopened. Thank you for your patience as the investigation was completed.
We will continue to provide updates as they become available.
Photo courtesy of the Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department.
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Initially I thought it may have been the fault of the SUV as many drivers still like to stop at the YIELD signs, but the tractor trailer looks to be going the wrong way in the circle.
He lost control off his breaks and hit suv
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How do you have a ‘head-on’ collision in a round-a-bout?…unless someone goes the wrong way?