FCSO Investigates Fatal Collision on Mountville Road

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FREDERICK, Md. (October 20, 2026) – On October 19, 2026, at approximately 1:51 p.m., deputies from the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) responded to the 5200 block of Mountville Road in Adamstown for a reported motor vehicle collision with injuries.

Upon arrival, deputies located a Honda Odyssey that had struck an equipment trailer parked in the travel lane. The vehicle was operated by 72-year-old Victor Arevalo of Adamstown. EMS personnel initiated life‑saving measures and transported Arevalo to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

The FCSO Traffic Unit responded to the scene and is conducting an ongoing investigation. At this time, preliminary findings indicate that drugs or alcohol do not appear to be contributing factors in the collision.

FCSO can confirm that this incident was not related to data center construction activity or any associated construction traffic in the area.

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact DFC Mitchell at 301-600-1046 or via email at CMitchell1@FrederickCountyMD.gov.

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