An independent investigation is underway into the fatal police chase in Talbot County

Preliminary investigation revealed that on July 22, 2024, shortly after 7:00 p.m., officers from the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office in marked patrol cars encountered a car in the area of ​​westbound Rt. 50 and Dutchmans Lane in Easton and attempted to make a traffic stop. Officers activated their emergency equipment and signaled the driver to stop. The driver of the car did not stop and continued driving on Route 50. Officers pursued the vehicle for several minutes. During the chase, they were assisted by officers from the Easton Police Department. The pursuit ended several minutes later when the passenger vehicle struck a tree in the 8300 block of Black Dog Alley. There were four people in the vehicle. Officers rendered aid to all occupants and EMS arrived on the scene and began medical care. The driver, a male minor, and the passenger, an adult female, were transported to a local hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The adult woman was later pronounced dead at the hospital. The two rear passengers, a young man and an adult woman, were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The officers involved were equipped with body cameras.

The IID, with assistance from the Maryland State Police Crash Team, is investigating the circumstances leading up to the accident. Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact the IID at (410) 576-7070 or via email at [email protected].