James Michael Lacey Obituary, Death;- Troopers from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack are conducting an investigation into a fatal accident that took place on the afternoon of March 19, 2025, resulting in the death of a 66-year-old man and injuries to another individual.
At approximately 4:22 p.m., troopers responded to reports of a pedestrian accident at the intersection of Maryland Route 5 (Point Lookout Road) and Maryland Route 4 (St. Andrews Church Road). The deceased has been identified as James Michael Lacey, aged 66.
According to investigators, Lacey had parked his Chevrolet Colorado on the northbound shoulder of Route 5 with its emergency flashers on for reasons that remain unclear. Concurrently, a Chevrolet Silverado, operated by a 33-year-old man, left the roadway and collided with both Lacey and his vehicle.
First responders discovered Lacey unresponsive at the scene. Despite attempts to revive him through CPR, he was pronounced dead. The driver of the Silverado suffered injuries and was taken by ambulance to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital for medical care.
The Maryland State Police Crash Team is overseeing the investigation. Once their inquiry is concluded, the case will be forwarded to the St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney’s Office to determine if any charges will be pursued.
As a result of the incident, Route 5 was closed for over two hours while authorities carried out their investigation and cleared the area. The investigation is ongoing, and updates will be provided as new information emerges.
