Westminster crash kills 78-year-old Richard Snyder

A two-vehicle crash on Route 97 in Westminster on Sunday resulted in the death of 78-year-old Richard Snyder. He was taken to Carroll Hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after the collision. The crash involved a Volkswagen driven by 29-year-old Lydia Hansen, who was injured and flown to a trauma center. The cause of the accident is still under investigation by Maryland State Police. Route 97 was closed for over two hours during the investigation. Findings will be sent to the Carroll County State’s Attorney’s Office to determine if charges will be filed.