Chaptico, Maryland - On May 25, 2015, at 1:30 PM, St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Sergeant Porter was traveling on Budds Creek Road near Horseshoe Road, when he witnessed a head-on vehicle crash. Both drivers were subsequently flown to Prince George's Shock Trauma with serious injuries. There were no other occupants in either vehicle.
Sheriff's Office Collision Reconstruction Team members responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. The preliminary investigation indicated a 2004 Infiniti G35, operated by David M. Hyson, age 53, of Lusby, was traveling eastbound on Budds Creek Road. A 1997 Ford Ranger truck, operated by Walter L. Payne, 3rd., age 27, of
Mechanicsville, was traveling westbound on Budds Creek Road. For unknown reasons, the driver of the Ford Ranger crossed the
center line and struck the Infiniti head on. Both drivers were last listed in stable condition.
Contributing factors are undetermined at this time. Anyone with information regarding this crash is asked to call Deputy First Class
Brandon Foor ID #235 at 301.475.4200 X 2265.
