On Sunday, January 25, 2026, at approximately 6:18 p.m., firefighters from Hollywood and Bay District Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to a residential fire alarm in Wildewood.
At 6:22 p.m., While responding to the scene with lights and sirens activated, Rescue Engine 92 hit ice causing the engine to lose control and strike a utility pole, before coming to a rest in the snow covered median.
Northbound Three Notch Road at Wildewood Parkway was completely closed for hours while crews and SMECO operated on the scene.
The operator of the fire engine and two firefighters on board denied injuries. One member was evaluated and transported for pre-cautionary reasons to the MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening.
Troopers from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack responded to investigate/handle the crash report.
