A fatal traffic accident involving two vehicles occurred on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at around 5:06 p.m., at the intersection of Budds Creek Road and Mechanicsville Road in Mechanicsville, Maryland. Authorities from the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office (SMCSO) were called to the scene following the incident.
According to the preliminary investigation, 19-year-old Autumn Leighanne Compton from Cobb Island was driving a 2021 Honda Accord and was making a left-hand turn from Mechanicsville Road onto southbound Budds Creek Road. During the turn, she failed to yield the right of way and collided with a northbound 2000 Chevrolet truck driven by 24-year-old Zachary Joseph Wilburn of North Beach, MD.
Autumn Leighanne Compton was pronounced dead at the scene. Meanwhile, a passenger from Wilburn's truck sustained minor injuries and was transported to MedStar St. Mary's Hospital by ambulance. The accident report confirmed that speed was not a contributing factor in the collision.
The SMCSO Reconstruction Unit has taken over the investigation to determine the exact cause of the crash. The sheriff's office is urging anyone who witnessed the accident or any relevant events leading up to it to come forward. Witnesses are encouraged to contact Corporal Rachael Roszell at 301-475-4200 ext. 8108 or via email at Rachael.Roszell@stmaryscountymd.gov to provide their statements.
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