LEONARDTOWN, MD (May 17, 2025) – Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office (SMCSO) are investigating a collision that took place at around 4:20 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2025, in the 21000 block of Three Notch Road in Lexington Park. Upon arrival, deputies found four vehicles involved in a collision with one  individual trapped.

 

Due to the severity of the crash, the SMCSO Collision Reconstruction Unit responded, and preliminary findings indicate that a white Ford F-150 traveling south on Three Notch Road, near the intersection of FDR Boulevard, struck the rear of a gray Hyundai Elantra, causing it to be pushed into a gray Honda Pilot. The F-150 continued through the intersection and collided with a silver Volkswagen Jetta. The crash resulted in two occupants of the Elantra being transported to trauma centers with injuries, one with life-threatening injuries.

 

Speed and driver error are believed to be contributing factors in the crash.

The collision remains under investigation. If you witnessed it or any of the events leading up to it, please contact Corporal Vincent Pontorno at 301-475-4200, ext. 2337, or by email at Vincent.Pontorno@stmaryscountymd.gov.