Police Press Release January 3, 2017

Southern District

Single Vehicle Crash – Serious Injury  - Davidsonville

On January 2, 2018 at approximately 7:17 p.m., officers responded for a single vehicle crash on Riva Road, north of Beards Point Road in Davidsonville. Investigation showed that a Volkswagen Passat was traveling southbound on Riva Road when it left the right side of the roadway, and struck a tree.  Fire Department personnel were able to extricate the driver who was transported to Maryland Shock Trauma in Baltimore with serious injuries.  

The primary cause of this collision is the driver failing to remain in a single lane.  Alcohol is believed to be a contributing factor.  The Traffic Safety Section is handing the investigation and charges, if any, will be after review by the State’s Attorney.

Vehicle: 2013 Volkswagen Passat Sedan                                            

Driver/Owner:

Christopher Lawrence Austell           

(55yoa)    

Serious Injuries – Shock Trauma

4439 Claybrooke Drive

Lothian, MD 20711