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Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash In Worcester County

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(SNOW HILL, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian that occurred early this morning in Worcester County. 

The deceased pedestrian is identified as Dehart Herbert Lamb, Jr., 69, of Snow Hill, Maryland. He was pronounced deceased on the scene by Snow Hill emergency medical services personnel. 

Around 4:21 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack responded to the area of Route 12 (Snow Hill Road) and Carmean Road for a report of a pedestrian crash. According to a preliminary investigation, the pedestrian, later identified as Lamb, was walking along Snow Hill Road when he was struck by a vehicle. The striking vehicle remained on the scene. Police do not believe impairment was a factor in this crash. 

Deputies from the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office as well as officers from Pocomoke City Police and Snow Hill Police responded to the scene to assist. Personnel from the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration assisted with the road closure. 

All lanes have reopened. The cause of the crash is under investigation.