A commercial truck crashed into two Maryland highway work vehicles while sheriff’s deputies were driving behind it. The crash injured two road workers and was captured on a deputy’s dash camera.
The collision happened around 9 a.m. on October 8, 2026, along eastbound Route 50 near Station Lane in Grasonville, Maryland.
Cpl. Armington and Deputy Buffum of the Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Office were traveling behind the truck when it moved toward the shoulder and struck the parked work vehicles.
Both highway workers were taken to a hospital for treatment. Neither suffered serious injuries, according to the sheriff’s office. The crash has since become a warning about the dangers people face while working beside busy roads.
Crash Caught on Camera
The Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Office shared dash-camera footage showing the truck moving out of its travel lane before hitting the highway vehicles. The impact sent debris flying and left crews dealing with a damaged work area beside the road.
Eastbound lanes of Route 50 were closed while emergency crews responded and cleared the scene. Maryland State Police are investigating the crash. Officials have not announced what caused the truck to leave its lane.
The sheriff’s office used the footage to remind motorists how quickly a routine workday can turn dangerous for people near traffic.
Maryland’s Move Over Law
Under Maryland’s Move Over Law, drivers must change lanes, when safely possible, to pass a stopped vehicle displaying warning signals. If moving over isn’t safe, motorists must slow to a speed that matches the road, weather, and traffic conditions.
The law was expanded in October 2022 to cover more than police cars, ambulances, and other emergency vehicles.
It also protects highway crews, tow truck operators, and drivers stranded beside the road when they use warning lights, cones, flares, or other caution signals.
Violating the law can lead to fines and points on a driver’s license. Penalties can increase when a violation causes a crash or serious injury.
Danger Along Highways
Roadside work puts people close to fast-moving traffic. Crews may fix damaged pavement, clear debris, or help a stranded driver while vehicles pass just a few feet away.
The Maryland Department of Transportation has warned that failing to leave enough room around stopped vehicles can endanger workers and motorists.
Drivers approaching these areas need to watch the road ahead and avoid distractions. Looking at a phone can leave little time to react to a stopped vehicle or a person near the shoulder.
The Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Office urged drivers to put their phones down, stay alert, and make room for anyone working or stranded beside the road.
Its warning followed a crash that sent two highway workers to the hospital, even though both escaped serious injuries.