Investigators ID Maryland Driver Killed After Veering Off-Road, Crashing Into Multiple Trees

A 52-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash over the weekend after losing control and striking multiple trees in Frederick, according to the sheriff's office,

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Zak Failla

12/22/2024 11:48 a.m.

Kyint Cope was driving in the area of Sundays Lane and Bartgis Road at around 5:10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21 when his Toyota Corolla veered of the left side of the road.

Cope was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders.

Investigators say that "initial findings suggest that excessive speed and alcohol consumption may have been contributing factors in the collision."

The fatal crash remains under investigation.

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