SOMERSET COUNTY, Md. — A two-vehicle crash is under investigation in Somerset County.
Officials with the Maryland State Police say at 5:21 PM, troopers responded to the area of Ocean Highway at Flower Hill Church Road and learned that a Kia Soul was attempting to cross southbound Ocean Highway when it was struck by a Jeep.
The driver of the Kia, a 72-year-old woman, died as a result of the crash. The passenger of the Kia was flown to Shock Trauma for treatment of their injuries.
The driver of the Jeep was taken by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment.
Authorities say all southbound lanes are currently closed.
