Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Sunday night in Cecil County.
Shortly after 9:30 p.m. on April 12, troopers from the Maryland State Police North East Barrack responded to the area of US Route 1 and Mount Street for a report of a crash involving two vehicles.
Troopers said the preliminary investigation indicates that a 2016 Toyota Corolla was attempting to make a left turn from Mount Street onto southbound Route 1 on a steady green light when a 2019 Acura CL, traveling northbound on Route 1, failed to stop at the red traffic signal and struck the left side of the Corolla.
The driver of the Corolla, Chablaoui Khalid, 42, of Rising Sun, Maryland was pronounced deceased on scene by emergency medical services personnel.
The driver of the Acura CL, a 23-year-old man, of Newark, Delaware. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries.
Officials said investigators believe impairment may have been a contributing circumstance in this crash. Charges are pending the outcome of the investigation and consultation with the Office of the State’s Attorney in Cecil County.
