Middle River man dies in collision

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office reported a Baltimore County man died after a crash on Nov. 5 on Bayside Road in North Beach.

According to a release from the sheriff’s office, a 2025 International commercial box truck was traveling south on Bayside Road when it crossed the center line and collided head-on with a northbound Chevrolet Equinox.

The box truck’s driver was identified as Chester McDonald, 64, of Middle River. Investigators said McDonald may have experienced a medical emergency before the collision.

McDonald was transported to CalvertHealth Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

Kylie Gasch, 19, of North Beach was identified as the driver of the Chevrolet. Gasch was also taken to the hospital in Prince Frederick for injuries that were not life-threatening.

According to his obituary, McDonald enjoyed motorcycles and line dancing, was the father of one daughter and had three grandchildren.

The crash investigation is being handled by Deputy Michael Daily of the sheriff’s office’s crash reconstruction team. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or events leading up to it should contact Daily at 410-535-2800 or by email at Michael.Daily@calvertcountymd.gov.