One Man Killed in Queenstown Crash

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SNOW HILL, MD– The Worcester County Sheriff's Office announced the closure of Snow Hill Road (Rt. 12) this morning due to a fatal pedestrian crash. 

The initial investigation began around 4:20 a.m. when police responded to the scene on reports of a pedestrian crash on Rt. 12 near Carmean Road. Authorities say a pedestrian was walking along Rt. 12 when he was struck by a car. The driver remained at the scene, and police say they do not believe impairment was a factor.

Police identified the victim as Dehart Herbert Lamb, 69, of Snow Hill. Lamb died at the scene.

Around 5:30 a.m., deputies said the Sheriff's Office, Pocomoke City Police and Snow Hill Police were on the scene, along with Maryland State Police leading the investigation. 

As of 10:20 a.m., Snow Hill Road was reopened to traffic. 

The fatal crash remains under investigation.

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