Smithsburg Man Seriously Injured In Saturday Afternoon Crash

The victim was taken to Meritus Medical Center after being ejected from his vehicle


Hagerstown, Md (DG) – A Washington County man was involved in a serious accident Saturday afternoon on Raven Rock Road in Smithsburg.

Maryland State Police responded to the 24,000 block of Raven Rock Road at around 2:20 PM for the two vehicle accident. Investigators say 58-year-old Ricky Wolfe was in his GMC Sierra on the southbound shoulder facing northbound checking his mailbox. While trying to cross the road and move back into his driveway, Wolfe’s vehicle was struck by a Chevy Traverse driven by Sandra Cool.

Wolfe was ejected through the driver’s side window and taken to Meritus Medical Center for treatment. Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the accident.

The road was shut down for 4-hours while the scene was investigated.