The Oak Tree Always Wins

Preliminary investigation revealed the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed and the driver failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway. The vehicle spun out of control and left the roadway where it ultimately struck a tree. The driver was pronounced dead at University of Maryland Shock Trauma at 10:26 p.m. Excessive speed is the main contributing factor in this collision. Alcohol usage and is unknown at this time. The investigation is ongoing.