One Critically Injured in Three-Vehicle Damascus Crash

DAMASCUS, MD — A pickup truck driver suffered life-threatening injuries Monday when the vehicle slammed into another pickup and was then hit by a big rig, authorities say.

Police have not released the names or hometowns of the drivers involved.

About 1:41 p.m., Montgomery County Police officers and Fire and Rescue personnel responded to a three-vehicle crash on Ridge Road near Gue Road in the Damascus area.

Investigators say a 1994 GMC Sonoma was northbound on Ridge Road when it crossed the center line and collided with a southbound 2015 Ford F-450. The Sonoma was then struck by a tractor-trailer that was northbound on Ridge Road.

The driver of the Sonoma was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the F-450 was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the tractor trailer was not hurt.

Anyone who witnessed this collision or has information about the crash is asked to call the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 240-773-6620.