JOPPA, MD—Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Mountain Road on Wednesday afternoon.

At just before 1 p.m. on August 28, troopers responded to a motor vehicle collision with injuries on Mountain Road (MD 152) north of Singer Road in Joppa.

The initial investigation revealed that a Buick LeSabre was traveling north on Rt. 152, when it crossed through the center turn lane into the southbound lane and struck a Toyota Corolla head-on. The 72-year-old male driver of the LeSabre was transported to University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center. The driver later died from his injuries.

The 37-year-old male driver of the Corolla was transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma by ground. There were no other occupants in either vehicle.

The identity of the drivers is being withheld pending notification to the families. The investigation into the collision is ongoing.

Photo via Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company