BRYANS ROAD, Md. — A 41-year-old man died late Monday night after crashing his all-terrain vehicle (ATV) into a tree on Shiloh Church Road, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred around 11:28 p.m. on May 26, 2025, in the 2700 block of Shiloh Church Road, prompting a swift response from patrol officers.
A preliminary investigation revealed that the driver, identified as Nathan Ellsworth Proctor of Bryans Road, was operating an ATV when he collided with a tree. Officers arrived at the scene and provided first aid, but Proctor was later pronounced deceased. Authorities have not disclosed the cause of the crash, and the investigation remains active.
Complicating the investigation, officers discovered that an unknown individual removed the ATV from the scene before their arrival. The vehicle is believed to be a red YFZ 450 or a similar model. The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance to locate the ATV and gather additional information about the incident. Anyone with details is urged to contact Cpl. Fenlon at 301-609-6227. Anonymous tipsters can reach out through Charles County Crime Solvers by calling 1-866-411-TIPS, submitting tips online at Charles County Crime Solvers, or using the P3Intel mobile app.
The circumstances surrounding the crash are still under scrutiny. Investigators are working to determine why Proctor lost control of the ATV and what role, if any, the removal of the vehicle plays in the case. The sheriff’s office has not released details about potential factors such as speed, road conditions, or whether Proctor was wearing safety gear at the time of the collision.
