Police Press Release - 9/17/2018
Eastern District
FATAL Crash Severna Park
On September 15th 2018 at approximately 1:15a.m officers responded to a crash on Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard (MD-648) at Lower Magothy Beach Road in Severna Park.
A GMC pickup was southbound on Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard when it lost control, crossed the centerline and was struck by a northbound Volkswagen. The GMC then crashed into a fence on the opposite side of the intersection and overturned.
The driver of the Volkswagen was trapped, required extended extrication by the Fire Department and was taken to a trauma center in Baltimore where she later was pronounced deceased. The driver of the GMC transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.
The preliminary cause of the crash is failure to remain right of center. Excessive speed and alcohol use by the driver of the GMC may be contributing factors. The Traffic Safety Section is handing the investigation and any charges will be after review by the States Attorney.
Vehicle 1: 2006 GMC 2500 Sierra PU MD-6AE0422
Owner/Driver:
Kyle Heck (32yoa) Minor Injuries
200 block of Wiltshire Lane, Severna Park, Maryland
Vehicle 2: 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio MD-45551CH
Driver
Caron Tasker (39yoa) FATAL Injuries
1000 block of Rimrock Road, Lusby, Maryland
Owner:
Ernard Bratton
8100 block of Orchard Point Road, Pasadena, Maryland