From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers:
On April 20, 2026 at approximately 7:39 AM Sheriff’s Deputies responded to Gorman Road near the intersection of White Church Steyer Road for a reported motor vehicle collision with injuries.
Upon arrival Deputies located a Volkswagen passenger car and a Chevrolet Silverado collided in the southbound lane. Initial investigation showed that the Volkswagen lost control, crossed the center line, struck the back of a service truck, and was then struck by the Chevrolet truck.
As a result of the collision, a juvenile from the Oakland area was later pronounced deceased at Ruby Memorial Hospital. The incident remains under investigation by the Sheriff’s Office Accident Reconstruction Team. Assistance at the scene was provided by Southern Rescue Squad, Garrett County Emergency Services, Gorman Volunteer Fire Department, and Oakland Volunteer Fire Department.