Single Vehicle Accident in Riva

        On December 13^th 2015, at approximately 7:21 pm, officers responded to a single vehicle crash on Riva Road near Riva Trace Pkwy in Riva.  Investigation revealed that a gray Chevy Malibu was southbound on Riva Road when the driver drifted to the right edge of the roadway, jumped a curb and struck an electric pole, severing it and downing the wires.  The driver was flown by police helicopter to Shock Trauma with critical, life threatening injuries.

The preliminary cause of the crash is the driver’s failure to remain in a single lane.  Speed and alcohol do not appear that they were factors in the crash.  Traffic Safety is handling the investigation.  Any charges are pending review by the States Attorney’s Office.

Vehicle: 

2005 Chevy Malibu 4dr, gray

Driver

RACHEL LYNN BADEN    W/F     06-13-92 (23yoa)

1237 ALTA DR          SUNDERLAND        CAL    MD      20689

Owner

JAMES P. BADEN