INDIAN HEAD, Charles County, Md., Nov. 3, 2026 — One person was hurt in a crash on Friday afternoon, October 30, near the intersection of Chicamuxen Road and Hawthorne Road in Indian Head, according to emergency dispatch records. The crash was reported at about 1:31 p.m.
A caller initially described a serious collision near a store and reported that someone was trapped inside a vehicle, dispatch records show. Responding crews later determined that the patient was not trapped. Firefighters, emergency medical personnel and law enforcement officers responded to the scene and evaluated everyone involved.
By about 1:45 p.m., emergency personnel confirmed one patient needed to be taken to a hospital. An ambulance took the patient to the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata. Dispatch records listed the transport as Priority 3. The extent of the injuries was not immediately available.
Crews cleared the scene shortly after 3 p.m. The cause of the crash was not immediately known, and no additional details had been released.
We hope those who were hurt recover fully and quickly.
Intersection Crashes in Maryland
This crash happened at Chicamuxen Road and Hawthorne Road in Indian Head, Maryland. Our Maryland intersections page covers intersection crashes across Maryland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do most traffic crashes happen?
A large share occur at or near intersections, where turning vehicles, cross traffic and stop signs or signals create more chances for a collision than on a straight stretch of road.
What are common injuries in car accidents?
Side-impact and T-bone type collisions frequently cause injuries to the head, neck, chest and limbs, since there is less structure between the occupant and the point of impact.
What typically causes crashes like this one?
Common factors include failing to yield at an intersection, distracted driving, speed and limited visibility, though the specific cause of any crash is determined only after investigators review the evidence.
