PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — The Independent Investigations Division of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General announced a delay on Jan. 15, 2026, in releasing body-worn camera footage from a fatal police-involved collision in Calvert County that killed an adult woman on Dec. 12, 2025.
The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. at the intersection of Stoakley Road and Route 4, also known as Solomons Island Road, in Prince Frederick. A Calvert County Sheriff’s Office deputy observed a Nissan sedan traveling southbound in the 500 block of Route 4 and activated emergency lights for a traffic stop near Prince Frederick Boulevard and Calvert Hills Road. The Nissan driver failed to stop and continued for about one mile without an active pursuit by the deputy.
The Nissan entered the intersection and collided with a northbound Honda sedan driven by the deceased woman. The impact caused a secondary collision involving a Kia SUV. The Honda driver was transported to CalvertHealth Medical Center in Prince Frederick, where she was pronounced dead. The Nissan driver, who fled the initial stop, was taken into custody and hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The Kia driver and passenger also sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to local hospitals.
The deputy, who wore an active body-worn camera, was placed on routine paid administrative leave pending the investigation, in accordance with department policy and Maryland law. The IID assumed jurisdiction immediately, as it examines all police-involved fatalities in the state. The Maryland State Police Crash Team assisted with collision reconstruction and evidence collection.
The IID stated the footage delay results from additional time needed to allow involved parties to view the video before public release. Under IID protocols, body-worn and dashboard camera footage is generally released within 20 business days after an incident. Exceptions include needs for witness interviews, technical redactions to address privacy or safety concerns, or permitting family members or subject officers to review the material first. The division may release footage sooner if substantial public interest exists and must notify the public of any delays with the reason.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. State law requires the IID to release the names of the deceased and involved officers within two business days, with possible extensions. The public is asked to contact the IID at (410) 576-7070 or IID@oag.state.md.us with information, including cellphone or dash-camera video.
Prince Frederick serves as the county seat for Calvert County, a Southern Maryland jurisdiction with a population of about 95,000 residents. The area features a mix of rural landscapes, suburban developments and commercial hubs along Route 4, a key corridor connecting Calvert to neighboring Charles and St. Marys counties. Traffic incidents on this route often involve high speeds and intersections like Stoakley Road, contributing to occasional collisions amid growing commuter volumes.
Calvert County relies on the Sheriff’s Office for primary law enforcement, supported by volunteer fire and rescue squads such as the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department. Emergency responses in the county emphasize rapid transport to CalvertHealth Medical Center, the sole acute-care hospital serving Calvert and parts of surrounding areas. The facility handles trauma cases from Route 4 incidents, which have prompted safety discussions in local government meetings.
The IID, established within the Attorney General’s Office, conducts independent reviews to ensure transparency in police-involved deaths. This case marks one of several such investigations in Southern Maryland in recent years, including incidents in Charles County involving pursuits and in St. Marys County related to traffic stops. The division’s protocols aim to balance investigative integrity with public access, particularly in communities where law enforcement interactions draw scrutiny.
In Calvert, recent data from the Maryland State Highway Administration shows Route 4 accounted for 15 percent of the county’s fatal crashes between 2020 and 2024, often linked to nighttime conditions and failure-to-yield violations. The Dec. 12 collision aligns with patterns of pursuits or stops escalating into unintended impacts, though no active chase occurred here.
The delay announcement follows the initial response on Dec. 12, when the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office notified the IID and secured the scene. Evidence collection included vehicle examinations and witness statements, with the State Police Crash Team providing technical analysis on speed, braking and impact dynamics.
No charges have been announced against the Nissan driver or deputy as of Jan. 15. The IID’s findings will determine if criminal charges, policy violations or training recommendations arise. Calvert County officials have withheld further comment pending the investigation’s conclusion.
Southern Maryland’s tri-county region, encompassing Charles, Calvert and St. Marys, shares similar challenges with rural policing and roadway safety. Calvert’s 2025 traffic fatality rate stood at 1.2 per 10,000 residents, below the state average but above regional peers, per preliminary Maryland Department of Transportation figures. Community forums in Prince Frederick have addressed Route 4 enhancements, including signal upgrades at Stoakley Road, funded through state highway grants.
Public interest in the case stems from its intersection of routine traffic enforcement and tragic outcomes. The IID encourages tips to build a complete evidentiary record, potentially including 911 calls and nearby surveillance. Once released, the footage will provide visual context to the IID’s final report, expected within 90 days of completion.
This incident underscores ongoing efforts in Calvert to improve intersection safety through engineering and education campaigns. The county’s Board of County Commissioners allocated $250,000 in the 2026 budget for Route 4 studies, focusing on high-crash zones like Stoakley Road.