UPDATE/CORRECTION: Fatal Single-Vehicle Accident On Route 90 This Morning (Editors Note: Unfortunately, an earlier post incorrectly reported that a pedestrian was struck this morning by a vehicle on Route 90. In fact, it was a single-vehicle accident that claimed the life of a local man and there was no pedestrian involved. We strive to provide timely and accurate information and rely on our sources and witnesses when it comes to getting out breaking news prior to official media releases from authorities. We regret falling short of that goal this morning in this specific case. Heres the full story as of this time.) Shawn J. Soper, News Editor BERLIN -- A local man was killed in a single-vehicle accident early Tuesday morning when his vehicle left the roadway along westbound Route 90 and struck a tree. Around 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Maryland State Police troopers were dispatched to westbound Route 90 in the area of Ocean Parkway for a reported single-vehicle accident. Upon arrival, troopers determined a 1997 Ford F-150 had left the roadway and struck a tree. Still inside the vehicle was the driver, identified as Christopher Patrick Doyle, 31, of Berlin, who was pronounced dead at the scene. An MSP reconstructionist was brought to the scene and further investigation revealed Doyle was not wearing a seatbelt and suffered fatal injuries as a result of colliding with the tree. Westbound Route 90 was closed from 5:30 a.m. until about 9 a.m., when it was reopened for normal traffic operations.
Posted on: Tue, 08 Jul 2014 14:28:32 +0000