Frederick, MD News (7/9/2024) – Maryland State Police are conducting an investigation into a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred this morning in Frederick County. The incident took place on Raven Rock Road (Maryland Route 491) and involved a tractor-trailer.
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At approximately 7:35 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Frederick Barrack were dispatched to the scene following reports of the crash. Upon arrival, they discovered that the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, identified as 41-year-old Daniel Edward Ryan from Ridgeley, West Virginia, had sustained fatal injuries. Frederick County emergency medical service personnel declared Mr. Ryan deceased at the scene.
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The crash resulted in the closure of Raven Rock Road for several hours, causing significant disruption to local traffic. The Maryland State Police Crash Team is spearheading the investigation, with support from troopers from the Frederick Barrack and the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division. The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration provided assistance with managing the road closure and ensuring public safety in the affected area.
As of now, the cause of the crash remains under investigation. Authorities have not released further details about potential contributing factors or the circumstances leading up to the incident.
Story by multiple RFHC contributors.
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