On May 5, 2005 at 5:13 AM units from Hughesville Fire and EMS, Waldorf EMS and the medic unit were alerted to Leonardtown Road in the area of LaPlata Road for the auto accident with serious injuries. Units arrived to find a deceased pedestrian that had been struck by two vehicles. The pedestrian was part of a road crew that was working on the road. After the pedestrian was struck, a co-worker was attempting to render aid when another accident occurred. One car struck another car in the rear which caused the forward most car to run over the pedestrian again and strike the co-worker who was rendering aid. A total of four patients were transported to local hospitals. Engine 23 remained on the scene for one hour assisting the Maryland State Police and the Charles County Sheriff’s Office with lights. Leonardtown Road northbound was shut down for approximately four hours, creating a traffic nightmare for morning commuters. Chief 2A (Herbert) was the incident commander.