Calvert’s seventh 2026 road fatality investigated

A seventh person has succumbed to injuries sustained on a Calvert County road in 2026.The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office reported the latest incident occurred Nov. 5 on Bayside Road in North Beach.According to a release from the sheriff’s office, a 2025 International commercial box truck was traveling south on Bayside Road when it crossed the center line and collided head-on with a northbound Chevrolet Equinox.The box truck’s driver was identified as Chester McDonald, 64, of Middle River. Investigators said McDonald may have experienced a medical emergency before the collision.McDonald was transported to CalvertHealth Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.Kylie Gasch, 19, of North Beach was identified as the driver of the Chevrolet.

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