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Elderly man killed in collision with dump truck in Frederick County, sheriff says
FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. () — A man was killed in a two-vehicle collision with a dump truck during rush hour on Thursday morning in Lewistown, the Frederick County Sheriff's Office (FCSO) said.
FCSO responded to the crash at around 9 a.m. at the intersection of Old Frederick Road and Devilbiss Bridge. Police learned a 2015 Toyota Highlander was turning when it entered the path of a 1999 Mack dump truck.
The two collided at the intersection.
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The driver of the Toyota, 78-year-old Willie Hensley Jr. of Thurmont, died at the scene.
A passenger in the same car sustained serious injuries and was airlifted by Maryland State Police to a trauma center, where they were in stable condition as of Friday afternoon.
The driver of the dump truck was evaluated at the scene and reportedly declined medical treatment.
FCSO continues to investigate the collision and encourages anyone with additional information to contact the Traffic Unit at (301) 600-6490.
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