Pedestrian Killed by Truck on Ocean Gateway in Easton

Easton, MD - On October 15, 2026, at approximately 2:53 p.m., the Easton Police Department responded to eastbound Ocean Gateway at Dover Road, Easton, MD, for a crash involving a pedestrian. When officers got there, they found a man on the ground in the eastbound left turn lane.

Early findings show the man was walking between vehicles when a tractor-trailer hit him. He died from his injuries.

The Maryland State Police CRASH Team is working with the Easton Police Department on the investigation. The investigation is still ongoing.

Ocean Gateway was shut down for several hours after the crash. The road has since reopened.
Police have not released the man's name. Investigators are still working to reach all of his family.

Anyone who saw the crash, or who has any information about it, is asked to call the Easton Police Department at 410-822-1111.