A heartbreaking early morning crash on December 7 has left one man dead and another fighting for his life in a Delaware hospital. Robert Rowland Jr., 39, of Church Hill, Maryland, was a passenger in a 2014 Ford Focus that veered off the road in Caroline County, Maryland, leaving a trail of grief and uncertainty for those involved.
Just before 2 a.m., deputies with the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office were called to the scene of the devastating wreck on Greensboro Road near Burrsville Road. Investigators believe the vehicle, driven by 44-year-old Michael Steinberg from Dunkirk, Maryland, was heading southbound when it inexplicably left the roadway. The car then plowed into the front yard of a nearby home, flipped over, and crashed into a cluster of trees before coming to a stop. The collision was so severe that Rowland Jr. was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders.
The driver, Steinberg, was in critical condition and required urgent care. He was swiftly transported to Bayhealth Hospital in Dover, Delaware, where he remains under medical observation. Authorities have not yet released a cause for the crash, though initial reports suggest that factors such as speed, weather conditions, or driver impairment could be involved.
For hours, Greensboro Road was shut down as law enforcement and investigators with the Maryland State Police Crash Team worked meticulously at the scene. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone who might have witnessed the crash or has relevant information to come forward. They can contact the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office directly at 410-479-2515.
As the community of Church Hill mourns the loss of a beloved local, questions linger about how and why the crash occurred. What exactly led to the sudden loss of control of the vehicle remains a mystery. For Rowland Jr.’s family and friends, the loss is tragic, with many left struggling to come to terms with the untimely death of a man known for his generosity and kind heart.
Steinberg’s condition adds another layer of concern to the tragedy. As he battles serious injuries, the investigation will no doubt look into whether medical issues, alcohol, or other factors played a role in the fatal accident. For now, the focus remains on piecing together the events of that fateful night to provide clarity and, eventually, closure to all involved.
As the investigation unfolds, the sheriff’s office continues to ask for the public’s help in gathering additional information. In these uncertain moments, answers are the key to understanding what happened on that dark stretch of Greensboro Road. The lives of Rowland Jr. and Steinberg, as well as the grief of the local community, hang in the balance, and all eyes are on law enforcement to bring forth the truth.
