ELLICOTT CITY, Md. — The Ellicott City community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of 70-year-old Kelvin Bennett, who passed away Monday evening following a tragic two-vehicle crash in Aberdeen.
According to Aberdeen police, the collision occurred on December 15, 2025, at approximately 6:51 p.m. in the 200 block of South Philadelphia Boulevard along Route 40. Officers responded to reports of a crash involving two vehicles and found Bennett, a passenger in a Nissan Maxima, deceased at the scene.
The Nissan was driven by a 63-year-old man who suffered injuries and was transported to UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Aberdeen for treatment. The driver of the second vehicle involved, a 23-year-old man, sustained critical injuries and was airlifted by Maryland State Police Medevac to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center, where he remains in critical condition.
The Harford County Sheriff’s Office Accident Reconstruction Unit responded to assist in the investigation. Authorities stated that no criminal charges have been filed at this time, but the investigation into the cause of the crash remains active.
Family, friends, and neighbors in Ellicott City are remembering Kelvin Bennett as a cherished member of the community. His sudden passing has left loved ones grieving the loss of a life filled with meaning and connection. Community members have expressed heartfelt condolences and are keeping Bennett’s family in their thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.
As officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash, the Ellicott City community remains united in mourning, honoring the memory of a man whose life was taken far too soon.