A late-night crash following a sheriff’s office traffic stop attempt left two young adults dead and others seriously injured, prompting an active multi-agency investigation in Frederick.
Frederick, Maryland – A crash following an attempted traffic stop by the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office early Thursday left two people dead and two others injured, according to the Frederick Police Department, which is leading the ongoing crash reconstruction investigation.
The collision occurred around 12:53 a.m. near South East Street and the roundabout after sheriff’s deputies initiated a traffic stop, officials said. The Frederick Police Department is handling the reconstruction, while questions about the events leading up to the crash have been referred to the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office, reflecting a coordinated, multi-agency response.
Victims identified, others hospitalized
Authorities identified the victims as Donte Jerron Dejesus Jr., 20, of Hanover, Maryland, and Amori Elona Terrell, 19, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Both died from injuries sustained in the crash, and next of kin notifications have been completed.
A third ব্যক্তি remains in critical condition, while a fourth person was transported to a nearby hospital and was last reported in stable condition. Officials have not released additional details about the identities of the surviving victims or their roles in the incident.
The crash scene, located along a key roadway in Frederick, drew emergency responders from multiple agencies during the overnight hours as investigators began piecing together the sequence of events.
Investigation focuses on pre-crash events
Authorities confirmed the crash occurred after an attempted traffic stop initiated by the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office, but have not disclosed why deputies attempted to stop the vehicle or how the situation escalated.
The Frederick Police Department’s crash reconstruction effort remains active, with investigators analyzing physical evidence, vehicle data, and other factors to determine the cause and contributing circumstances.
Because of the ongoing investigation, officials have declined to release further details, including whether speed, impairment, or other factors played a role.
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Key Points
• Two people killed in Frederick crash following attempted traffic stop
• Victims identified as Donte Dejesus Jr., 20, and Amori Terrell, 19
• Two others injured as investigation remains active across agencies