Authorities in Wicomico County are looking into a Sunday evening collision that sent six individuals to area hospitals for medical care.
Emergency responders transported two occupants of a Toyota Corolla – ages 17 and 25 – via helicopter to a trauma facility due to the severity of their conditions. Three other Toyota occupants, including the 18-year-old driver and passengers aged 20 and 18, required ambulance transport to a nearby medical center. A 46-year-old woman driving a Ford Fiesta was also taken by ambulance to receive hospital treatment.
Officers from the Maryland State Police Salisbury Barrack arrived at the intersection of U.S. Route 50 and White Lowe Road at approximately 6:50 p.m. Sunday following reports of the collision. Initial findings suggest the Toyota driver disregarded a red traffic signal while entering the intersection, colliding with the Ford as it attempted a left turn from the eastbound lanes of Route 50. The collision’s force sent the Ford off the roadway into a light pole, while the Toyota also departed the road, rolling over on an embankment before hitting a tree.
Traffic was disrupted for roughly three hours as investigators worked at the scene. The Maryland State Police Crash Team remains in charge of the continuing investigation.
