CHESAPEAKE BEACH, MD – A 74-year-old man was seriously injured after he was struck by a vehicle while crossing an intersection on his mobility scooter on Sunday in Chesapeake Beach.
According to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, patrol units arrived at the scene on the southbound side of Bayside Road to find a passenger car and a personal mobility scooter involved in a crash.
“A preliminary investigation revealed Christopher C. Carryington, 74, of North Beach, was operating his mobility scooter in the crosswalk across Bayside Road when he was struck by a 2001 Honda Accord, operated by Kathy Ann Jones, 67 of Owings, who was turning left onto SB Bayside Road when the collision occurred,” the CCSO said in a statement.
Carryington was ejected from the scooter and sustained severe injuries. He was taken to MedStar Hospital where he remains in stable condition.”
Police believe the driver of the Honda was at fault. At this time, police did not say whether or not any citations were issued.
The collision remains under investigation by DFC A. Ostazeski of Crash Reconstruction Team. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact DFC A. Ostazeski at andrew.ostazeski@calvertcountymd.gov or by calling 410-535-2800. Please reference case #23-15203.