Watch CBS News

Driver Seriously Injured After Car Strikes Tree In Frederick

FREDERICK, MD. (WJZ) — A driver is seriously injured after their car ran off the road and hit a tree in Frederick early Sunday morning.

Frederick County Sheriff's Office deputies along with Fire and Rescue Services responded to a serious motor vehicle collision in the 7400 block of Dance Hall Road at around 8:27 a.m.

A 2011 Hyundai Accent owned by David Nelson Rice, of Middletown, was driving down the road when it crossed the double yellow centerline, ran off the road and struck a tree head-on.

The driver was seriously injured and was taken to University of Maryland R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact DFC Reggio at 301-600-1046.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.