PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — The Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department responded Friday morning to a two-vehicle crash on southbound Route 4 near Sixes Road in Calvert County that left a work truck overturned and caused a small fire in a passenger vehicle. Units Squad 2, Engine 22 and Chief 2A arrived on the scene shortly after dispatch.
Crews located the overturned work truck and the passenger vehicle with the engine compartment fire. Engine 22 extinguished the small fire, preventing further damage to the vehicle. One patient was evaluated at the scene for minor injuries by personnel from Company 4. No additional injuries were reported immediately following the incident.
The collision occurred around 10:45 a.m. on Jan. 9, 2026. Southbound Route 4 at Sixes Road was closed for a period while emergency personnel cleared the roadway and investigators examined the scene. The closure allowed for safe removal of the vehicles and assessment of the accident. Traffic resumed after the scene was cleared.
This incident occurred on a busy stretch of Route 4, a primary north-south corridor in Calvert County that connects Prince Frederick to surrounding areas and handles significant commuter and commercial traffic. The Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department, known as Company 2, provides fire, rescue and emergency medical services to the greater Prince Frederick area and responds to numerous vehicle accidents along this route due to its high volume. The department operates engines, squads and command vehicles to address such emergencies efficiently.
The response highlighted the coordinated efforts of local volunteer firefighters, who train regularly for vehicle extrications, fire suppression and patient care. Engine 22’s quick action on the fire minimized potential escalation, while the evaluation of the patient ensured appropriate medical attention for minor injuries. Company 4’s involvement in the patient assessment demonstrated mutual aid practices common among Calvert County’s volunteer departments.
Calvert County roads, including Route 4, have seen recurring vehicle incidents over the years, often involving rollovers or multi-vehicle collisions at intersections like Sixes Road. This location’s proximity to commercial areas and residential developments contributes to traffic congestion and occasional crashes. The Jan. 9 incident remained non-life-threatening, with no reports of entrapments or severe trauma requiring transport to a trauma center.