Police Press Release - August 1, 2018

Western District

Serious Injury Crash                                                                                      Gambrills

On August 1, 2018 at approximately 12:36 p.m., officers responded to a single vehicle accident on Crain Highway (MD-3) near Church View Road in Gambrills.  Investigation showed that a Chrysler Sebring was southbound on Crain Highway when the driver lost control, left the roadway, and struck a BGE pole.  The driver and two passengers suffered critical injuries and were transported to R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore.

The primary cause of the crash was failing to remain in a single lane.  Speed does not appear to have contributed to this crash. The Traffic Safety Section is handing the investigation.

Vehicle:          2008 Chrysler Sebring 4dr                                                     

Driver/Owner

Edward John Schmidt  45years old                  Shock Trauma - critical

100 block of Forestdale Avenue              Glen Burnie Maryland   21061

Front Passenger 

Jessica Lauren Hollebon          37 years old     Shock Trauma - critical

1700 block of South Charles Street     Brooklyn         Maryland         21225

Rear Passenger

Daniel Michael Williams          45 years old     Shock Trauma - critical

Unknown Current Address – possibly Hagerstown