Hollywood, MD (August 14, 2026) – Two people were injured on Thursday morning, August 13, in a crash involving a Charlotte Hall Veterans Home van and a four-door sedan at Three Notch Road and Hollywood Road. The collision was reported at approximately 9:13 a.m.
Responders evaluated two patients at the scene. One was taken by ambulance to St. Mary’s County Regional Airport and then flown to UM Capital Region Medical Center. A second patient was taken by ambulance to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
We hope both injured people make a full recovery.
The Role of Air Medical Transport After Serious Crashes
A medical helicopter may be used when a patient could benefit from faster access to a trauma center or specialized care. This can be especially important when travel time by ground would be longer.
The decision depends on several factors, including injury severity, distance to the receiving hospital, weather, landing conditions, and available medical resources. Air crews can also provide advanced treatment during transport.
Being flown does not always mean a patient has life-threatening injuries, but it usually reflects the need for timely evaluation at a higher-level facility. Trauma teams may check for head, chest, spinal, abdominal, or other serious injuries after a strong impact.
