EASTERN SHORE, Md. – Maryland State Police say they are investigating two fatal crashes that happened on March 12 on the Eastern Shore.
Troopers say they responded to 5948 Eldorado Road in Rhodesdale around 8:33 p.m. after receiving a report of a single-vehicle crash. A preliminary investigation found that a Kia Sportage was traveling south on Eldorado Road when it left the roadway for unknown reasons and struck an electrical box, causing the vehicle to overturn.
Police say the driver of the Kia, 40-year-old Brandi Stoneburner of Princess Anne, Maryland, was pronounced dead at the scene. She was the only person inside the vehicle. Eldorado Road remained closed for more than three hours while authorities investigated the crash.
Later that same night, at about 11:16 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Route 301, north of Maryland Route 544 in Millington. According to the preliminary investigation, a Chevrolet Traverse and a Volkswagen GTI were both traveling north on U.S. Route 301 when the Volkswagen rear-ended the Chevrolet. The impact caused the Chevrolet to leave the roadway and overturn in a wooded area. Police believe speeding and impairment may have contributed to the crash.
MSP says the driver of the Chevrolet, 19-year-old Drew Satterfield of Middletown, Delaware, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Volkswagen, 22-year-old Easton Bryant of Chester, Maryland, was flown to a local trauma center for treatment of his injuries.
Police say charges may be filed depending on the outcome of the investigation and further consultation with the Office of the State’s Attorney in Queen Anne’s County. Authorities closed the roadway for more than two hours while investigators examined the scene. Both crashes remain under active investigation.