Maryland State Police Investigating Two Separate Fatal Crashes On Eastern Shore Over Fourth of July Weekend

July 8, 2026/Joe Ciccanti

Two people were killed in two separate vehicle crashes on Maryland’s Eastern Shore over the Fourth of July weekend. The first crash happened around 10:15 p.m. on July 3rd on eastbound U.S. Route 50 at Mt. Holly Road near Easton. Police say 43-year-old James Demby of Cambridge was killed in a three-vehicle crash. Four others, including three 17-year-olds, were injured. Investigators say the Kia Demby was driving attempted to pass between a Subaru and an Audi before colliding with both vehicles. The crash closed Route 50 for more than three hours.

The second crash occurred around 9:43 a.m. on July 4th at southbound U.S. Route 301 and Roberts Station Road in Queen Anne’s County. Police say an SUV entered the intersection for unknown reasons and collided with a southbound tractor-trailer before becoming pinned underneath and catching fire. One person, believed to be the SUV’s driver, died at the scene. Police say speeding may have been a factor. The roadway was closed for more than three hours as troopers investigated.

Both crashes remain under investigation by the Maryland State Police Crash Team.

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