16-02-2025
Pocomoke City man dies in early morning Worcester County crash on Route 113
Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred early Sunday morning, Feb. 16, in Worcester County.
The front passenger of a Honda Accord is identified as Forest Eugene Crippen 3rd, 34, of Pocomoke City, Maryland. He was pronounced dead on the scene by Pocomoke City emergency medical services personnel. The driver, identified as Yakia Shree Brittingham, 35, of Berlin, Maryland, was transported by ambulance to TidalHealth Peninsula Regional for treatment of her injuries.
Shortly after 1:30 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack responded to the area of southbound Route 113, south of Blades Road, for a report of a single-vehicle crash. According to a preliminary investigation, the Honda was traveling south when for unknown reasons, it traveled off the roadway, subsequently striking a tree. Police believe that impairment may have been a factor in this crash.
Route 113 was closed for the crash investigation but has since reopened. Assistance on scene was provided by the Worcester County Sheriff's Office, Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Department, Pocomoke City Emergency Medical Services, and the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration.
The Maryland State Police Crash Team is leading the investigation. Once their investigation is complete, they will submit their findings to the Worcester County State's Attorney's Office, who will decide whether charges will be filed in this case. The crash investigation remains active and ongoing.
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This article originally appeared on Salisbury Daily Times: Pocomoke City man dies in early morning Worcester County crash
