MILLINGTON — The Maryland State Police Crash Team is investigating two fatal wrecks on the Mid-Shore on Thursday night that occurred less than three hours apart, including one in the Queen Anne’s County portion of Millington.
Around 11:15 p.m. on March 12, troopers from the MSP Centreville Barrack responded to U.S. Route 301, north of state Route 544 near Millington, for a report of a two-vehicle crash.
According to a preliminary investigation, a Chevrolet Traverse, operated by Drew Satterfield, 19, of Middletown, Delaware, and a Volkswagen GTI, operated by Easton Bryant, 22, of Chester, were traveling north on Route 301 when the Volkswagen struck the Chevrolet in the rear, subsequently causing the Chevrolet to travel off the roadway and overturn into a wooded area.
Satterfield was pronounced deceased on the scene, according to police.
Bryant was flown by a Maryland State Police helicopter to an area trauma center for treatment of his injuries.
“Charges may be pending the outcome of the investigation and further consultation with the Office of the State’s Attorney in Queen Anne’s County,” a Maryland State Police news release states.
The roadway was closed for more than two hours for the crash investigation.
Also on March 12, at about 8:35 p.m., troopers from the state police Easton Barrack responded to the 5900-block of Eldorado Road in Rhodesdale [in Dorchester County] for a report of a single-vehicle crash.
According to a preliminary investigation, a Kia Sportage, operated by Brandi Stoneburner, 40, of Princess Anne, was southbound on Eldorado Road when for reasons unknown traveled off the roadway. The vehicle struck an electrical box, which subsequently caused it to overturn.
Stoneburner, the sole occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced deceased on the scene.
The roadway was closed for more than three hours for the crash investigation.
Personnel from the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration responded to both crashes to assist with the road closures.