On Saturday, January 3 at 17:15 hrs, Reese & Community Volunteer Fire Company responded to Box 9-04 in the 1700 block of Emory Road (Rt. 91) for a vehicle collison.

Upon arrival, Crews found that a Kia Optima had driven off of the roadway and hit a tree with the driver in cardiac arrest with CPR being administrated by Law Enforcement.

After resuscitation and rescue efforts by RVFC personnel, unfortunately the driver succumbed to injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS.

Anyone who may have information or may have witnessed the crash is asked to contact Maryland State Police Westminster Barrack at 410-386-3000.

Medic 98, Rescue Squad 9, Car 9 and Utility 9 responded with assistance from MSP.

Pictures courtesy of RVFC Member Jacob Smith.