LEONARDTOWN, MD (April 5, 2024) – On Thursday, April 4, 2024, at approximately 9:24 p.m., patrol units from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision at Maddox Road and Rivendell Way in Chaptico, MD.  Due to the nature of the crash, the Collision Reconstruction Unit was contacted to conduct an investigation.

Preliminarily, it was determined a 2011 Blue Ford Crown Victoria, operated by Anita Renee Courtney, 40, of Chaptico, MD, was traveling westbound on Maddox Road and, for unknown reasons, crossed the center line striking a tree. Courtney was transported to Washington Hospital Center for life-threatening injuries and is currently listed in stable condition.  

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or any events leading up to it and has not already provided a statement is asked to call Deputy Austin Welch at 301-475-4200, ext. 8180, or e-mail Austin.Welch@stmaryscountymd.gov.