Berlin, MD - Around 11:30 a.m. this morning, troopers from the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack responded to the area of westbound United States Route 50 at the intersection of Caleb Road in Worcester County, MD, for a report of a single-vehicle crash. 

A preliminary investigation revealed that a gold 2014 Dodge Minivan was traveling westbound on U.S. Route 50 when the Dodge, for unknown reasons, drifted off-road and struck a tree. The driver and sole occupant was pronounced deceased on the scene. 

The westbound lanes of U.S. Route 50 were closed briefly for the crash investigation. The Maryland State Police, Worcester County Sheriff's Office, Berlin Fire & EMS, and Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration personnel responded to the scene to assist. 

The cause of the crash is under investigation.