UPDATED: Victims of Fatal Head-On Collision in Deale Identified
Two people were killed and one was flown to Shock Trauma with serious injuries.
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Update (6:50 p.m.)—The victims of a fatal head-on collision in Deale on Saturday morning have been identified by the Anne Arundel County Police Department (AACPD).
Sara Cassidy, 32, the driver of one of the vehicles, was pronounced dead upon arrival by paramedics, according to a release from AACPD.
The driver of the other vehicle, Janice Hollabaugh, 43, was trapped and had to be extricated by Anne Arundel County Fire Department personnel. The front-seat passenger of Hollabaugh's vehicle, Frances Shyrock-Hesson, 61, was ejected during the collision and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Hollabaugh was transported by helicopter to the Maryland Shock Trauma Center and was in stable condition as of 6:30 p.m. Saturday, according to the press release.
The crash is still under investigation, but authorities said they believe Cassidy's vehicle drove off the right side of the road into grass. She then over-corrected and drove into the westbound lane, striking Hollabaugh's vehicle head-on, according to the release. It is unknown if excessive speed or alcohol were factors in the crash, the release stated.
The crash occurred sometime before 8 a.m. at the intersection of Maryland Route 258 and Rockhold Creek Road in Deale. When police arrived, they found a green Lexus and a black Honda had collided head-on.
One victim had been ejected from a vehicle, and the other two were pinned inside a vehicle, according to Anne Arundel County Police spokesman Glenn Shanahan.
Traffic on MD 258 was shut down in both directions while the investigation continues, Shanahan said.
Stay tuned for more updates on this breaking story.
Editor's Note: This article has been adjusted to show the incident occurred at Rockhold Creek Road in Deale, MD.
tom
1:19 pm on Saturday, September 8, 2012
I think if you'll double check, you'll find that the name of the road was Rockhold Creek Road, not Rock Creek Road.
Melissa
2:29 pm on Saturday, September 8, 2012
Any names as of yet?
Jonathan Moynihan
2:33 pm on Saturday, September 8, 2012
No Melissa, police won't release the names of those killed until they can assure that "next of kin" have all been contacted about the incident. We're still waiting on that information from the police department.
D. Frank Smith
7:05 pm on Saturday, September 8, 2012
The story has been updated with the names of the victims, as identified by the Anne Arundel County Police Department.
Melissa
2:34 pm on Saturday, September 8, 2012
Thank you. How about the 20 yr old?
Jonathan Moynihan
5:59 pm on Saturday, September 8, 2012
I don't have any information on her status just yet. I'll be sure to keep you posted when I learn more. Thanks for commenting and thanks for reading!
C.Taylor
8:13 pm on Saturday, September 8, 2012
Alcoholics ANONYMOUS look it up! Wrong should be deleted.
natasha bettridge
10:39 pm on Saturday, September 8, 2012
I know the women who was in the accident....janice.....my hearts go out to those familys that lost aloved one i hope the 20 year old is ok...nt yet sure who that is....
D. Frank Smith
2:30 am on Sunday, September 9, 2012
Natasha, I'm sorry for your loss. The 20-year-old was from preliminary information, and the article was updated after we had more accurate information. See my post below for details.
Karen Murphy
11:22 pm on Saturday, September 8, 2012
I may be incorrect but it seems after more info was released there was no 20 year old involved. It sounds like the woman who wds flown out was 43. Is this correct? Because everyone is asking about a 20 year old that was earlier reported.
D. Frank Smith
2:28 am on Sunday, September 9, 2012
Karen and Natasha, the preliminary information we received indicated a 20 year old was transported to Maryland Shock Trauma. But once the full information was available, no one aged 20 was involved. Here are the names and ages of all victims involved in this crash:
Frances Shyrock-Hesson, 61
Sara Cassidy, 32
Janice Hollabaugh, 43
Michelle
9:06 am on Sunday, September 9, 2012
Thoughts and prayers go out to both families... I'm not an expert but it sounds like another case of distracted driving. Very sad...
Sue Crandall
9:17 am on Sunday, September 9, 2012
Maybe a little early for alcohol related. My vote is texting or talking, just as deadly. I get that folks don't like to be told what to do but really, how any more deaths have to occur before Big Brother steps in hard? Maybe this horrible crash had nothing to do with either talk or text, but I have had to avoid those distracted drivers more frequently lately, and it doesn't seem to be confined to any one demographic. Whatever the cause of this heartbreaking event, the families left behind need our prayers and understanding once the facts come out. After all, they are the victims as well.
michelle
1:31 pm on Tuesday, September 11, 2012
I know the driver and she didn't have a cell phone, but she did work 2 jobs, may have fallen asleep at wheel
cindy patterson
10:05 am on Sunday, September 9, 2012
Janet is in ICU at PG Hospital/Cheverly. She had surgery last night and I'm not sure of the extent of her injuries. She will be allowed visitors later today - a good sign. Thank God.
holly
4:23 pm on Sunday, September 9, 2012
Sara is the mom of my niece...I'm so glad she wasn't in the car. We love you Sara and miss you...my prayers go out to both families! Your two girls sky and Ava lots a great mommy. We will make sure they never forget your beautiful face
Rodney Lindner
6:16 pm on Sunday, September 9, 2012
i was a friend of both drivers. and i pray for there familys.
Ellen Mitchell
8:08 pm on Sunday, September 9, 2012
Sara was a gentle beautiful woman who loved her daughters, and had a special bond with her father. She loved to read, help others, and find the best in everyone she met. I am so sad for her family and for her darling girls. I do hope a fund will be established in her memory.
Jamie Huggins
8:22 am on Monday, September 10, 2012
Sara was my bestfriend. We had so many happy times together and some sad but we always got through them together. I will miss her dearly!
Rodney Lindner
11:02 am on Monday, September 10, 2012
I went by the name dj RockinRodney when saras sister and I dated many years ago. And she was 1 of the most happy people you could ever meet. If any1 ever deserves to be a angel. It would be sara. And she will be the best angel god could ever ask for. I have not seen them for a long time but I'm very sad for all.
tom
5:31 pm on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
This may possibly be a bit off the subject, but whenever I hear of someone being ejected from a car, I have to wonder if that person was wearing a seatbelt. I don't know if that was the case in this incident, but it's just a reminder that seatbelts do save lives and it takes only seconds to use it. Quite recently a PG County police officer was ejected from his car in an accident involving a high speed chase and he also lost his life. I am of the opinion that wearing a seatbelt makes it very unlikely to be ejected in even a serious accident.
Tara larrimore
8:33 pm on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
I am the GM at Chesapeake Health and Fitness club in Deale, Sara has worked here for the last year. She was a valued emPloyee and a beloved friend, we carpooled together to work our children played together. We at CHAF have started a fund for Ava and Skylar and have a benefit going on in Monday. If you got to our Facebook page you can find the details or give us a call at 410-867-7440. Our hearts and prayers go out to all the families involved. God bless
Lisa Bremner
1:57 pm on Thursday, September 13, 2012
As I only knew Franny but name my daughter knew who she was because of her daycare provider.. And my daughter was very sadden when she hear Franny has passed away.. We send our prayers to Franny that she be at peace and to the other families that were involved...
raymond hesson
10:08 pm on Friday, September 14, 2012
Hi There all...thanks to all for the well wishes...my name is Raymond Hesson, Jr. I am the son of Frances, who was ejected from the car...I would love to see Janice and offer her support as well as offer my condolensces for the other victim...Please feel free to look me up on Facebook...
https://www.facebook.com/ray.hessonjr
david j de luca
12:29 pm on Saturday, May 4, 2013
12.00 pm may 5 2012 just found out about fran. we went back a long way in fact, 1967. my sorry for all the family for this dear loss. through good times and bad, her heart was always in the right place. i will miss her likewise. dave deluca florida 352 203 9600