Sheriff Aids Crash After ICE Chase in Stevensville

Queen Anne's County, MD - On Friday, August 21, 2026, Queen Anne's County Sheriff Gary Hofmann was on routine patrol in Stevensville, Maryland when he saw a vehicle cross multiple lanes of traffic while exiting westbound Route 50. The vehicle then took the ramp onto northbound Route 8 at speeds over 75 miles per hour.

As the vehicle continued north toward the intersection of Route 8 and Skipjack Parkway, the driver ran a red light. The vehicle collided with another motorist who was making a legal left turn with the right of way.

Two unmarked law enforcement vehicles with lights and sirens on had been chasing the vehicle. They arrived at the intersection right after the crash happened.

Sheriff Hofmann saw the crash and was already on scene. He began helping the people involved and called for more emergency services to respond.

The pursuing officers were later identified as federal agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. They asked for a medical evaluation of the driver they had been chasing, and one was provided.

Federal officers helped safely remove the man from his vehicle and gave care to the other driver involved in the crash. The man was later found to have injuries caused only by his own reckless driving.

Additional deputies from the Queen Anne's County Office of the Sheriff came to the scene to help direct traffic at the intersection. Law enforcement officers have a duty to act at any emergency scene, no matter whose jurisdiction it falls under.

Sheriff Hofmann and the responding deputies worked to secure the area, provide aid, and keep traffic moving safely. Sheriff Hofmann said he was not given any details about the man's underlying arrest or detention by federal authorities. He also said he was not made aware of the ICE operation before it happened.

Once aid was given to those involved in the crash, the investigation and scene were handed over to the Maryland State Police. Anyone with questions about the crash investigation should contact that office.

Questions about the driver's detention should be directed to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.