LEONARDTOWN, MD (October 9, 2025) - On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at approximately 4:55 pm, patrol units from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision with entrapment in the area of Sugar Hole Road and Old Trappe Lane in Bushwood. Due to the seriousness of the crash, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Collision Reconstruction Unit was contacted to assume the investigation.

 

Preliminary investigation revealed a 2008 Ford Ranger operated by Dale Lee Buckler, 58, of Bushwood, was traveling west on Sugar Hole Road when the vehicle, for unknown reasons, left the roadway to the left, striking a driveway culvert and an embankment, rolling over, and coming to a stop in the upright position. Buckler was pronounced deceased at the scene.

 

At this time, alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the accident.  Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or any events leading up to the collision, and has not already provided a statement, is asked to call Corporal Rachael Owens #296 at 301-475-4200, ext. 8108, or e-mail Rachael.Owens@stmaryscountymd.gov

 

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