Eden, MD - On Monday, December 4, 2023, at approximately 8:03 pm, Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Deputies and EMS Units were dispatched to the area of S Upper Ferry Rd and Siloam Rd for a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle.  Deputies arrived at the scene and found the victim, Aaron Douglas III, with life-threatening injuries.  

Douglas was flown to a medical facility due to the severity of the trauma.  Douglas remains hospitalized in critical condition at the time of this release.  

Deputies were advised that the suspect vehicle fled the scene.  Witnesses provided a suspect vehicle description which was given to allied law enforcement agencies.  

A potential suspect vehicle was located a short time later by the Princess Anne Police Department.  The vehicle was seized pending crime scene analysis.    

Due to the severe nature of the collision, the Sheriff's Office Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) and Criminal Investigation Division (CID) were called to the scene to investigate.  

A person of interest has been identified, and charges are pending the outcome of the investigation.  

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information about this case, please contact DFC Scott Shubert.  



Update 12/14/2023 at 1:45 PM - On December 13, 2023, the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office was informed that the victim, Aaron Douglas III, unfortunately succumbed to his injuries.  This case remains active, and charges are anticipated at the conclusion of the investigation.  Anyone who witnessed this incident or has any information about the case, please contact DFC Scott Shubert of the Crash Reconstruction Unit at 410-548-4892 ext. 321.