Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred early this morning September 20, 2025, in Carroll County.

The deceased has been identified as John Louis Petri, Jr., 28, of Westminster, Maryland. He was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical services personnel.

At approximately 1:40 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Westminster Barrack responded to the area of Maryland Route 97 at Mayberry Road for a report of a single-vehicle crash. Preliminary investigations indicate that a Honda CR-V, traveling north on Maryland 97, left the roadway for unknown reasons and overturned, striking a fence, a telephone pole, and a house.

No additional injuries have been reported at the scene.

All lanes of Maryland Route 97 are currently closed while authorities conduct the crash investigation. Personnel from the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration are assisting with the road closure.

The Maryland State Police Crash Team is leading the ongoing investigation. Authorities are asking anyone with information regarding the crash to contact the Westminster Barrack.