On February 23, 2020, at approximately 2:31
a.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the
19400 block of Piney Point Road in the area of Blake Creek Road, in Valley Lee,
for the reported motor vehicle collision. Deputies arrived on scene and located
a single vehicle, with one occupant, in a field. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s
Office Collision Reconstruction Unit responded to the scene and continued the
investigation.
Preliminary investigation determined a
1994 Ford Mustang operated by Joshua William Robe, age 24 of Leonardtown, was
traveling south on Piney Point Road when for unknown reasons the vehicle left
the roadway and struck a telephone pole. The vehicle overturned multiple times ultimately
coming to rest in a field. Robe was transported via helicopter to an area trauma
center and remains in serious condition. At this time speed and alcohol are considered
contributing factors in the collision.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or events
leading to the collision is asked to contact Deputy First Class Jason Smith at
(301) 475-4200 extension 72328 or by email at Jason.Smith@stmarysmd.com.
Citizens may remain anonymous and
contact Crime Solvers at (301) 475-3333, or text a tip to “TIP239” plus their
message to “CRIMES” (274637). Through
the Crime Solvers Program tipsters are eligible for an award of up to $1,000
for information about a crime in St. Mary’s County that leads to an arrest or
indictment.
For official news and information,
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