UPDATE: On July 3, 2020, Dwayne Scott Reece succumbed
to the injuries sustained in the motor vehicle collision on June 29, 2020. The
investigation is ongoing.
On June 29, 2020 at approximately 9:02
p.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the
21000 block of Great Mills Road in Great Mills, for the reported motor vehicle
collision involving a pedestrian. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office
Collision Reconstruction Unit responded to the scene and continued the
investigation.
Preliminary investigation determined
Dwayne Scott Reece, age 47 of Callaway, was intoxicated and entered the roadway
of Great Mills Road near Carefree Way. Reece was struck by an unknown vehicle
and sustained incapacitating injuries. Reece was flown to an area trauma center
for treatment and remains in critical but stable condition.
On June 30, 2020 the operator of the
striking vehicle, Cheryl Lynn Hudson, age 28 of Lexington Park, contacted
investigators and at this time the investigation remains open pending a review
with the Office of the State’s Attorney for St. Mary’s County. At the time of
the collision, Hudson was operating a 2012 Ford Focus.
At this time, alcohol appears to be a
contributing factor in the collision. Anyone who witnessed the collision or has
information on the collision, that has not provided a statement is asked to
contact Corporal Brandon Foor at (301) 475-4200 extension 72265 or by email at Brandon.Foor@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,
follow the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on Twitter @firstsheriff.
