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State leaders mourn Denton police chief death
State leaders honor Denton police chief killed in head-on crash.
In brief
State leaders honor Denton police chief killed in head-on crash. Maryland state leaders mourn Denton Police Chief George William Bacorn Jr. who died in a head-on vehicle crash after 36 years as chief. Originally reported by The Banner.
Denton police chief dies in crash
Maryland state leaders mourn Denton Police Chief George William Bacorn Jr. who died in a head-on vehicle crash Friday morning in Talbot County.
Bacorn served 36 years as chief
Bacorn, 62, was pronounced dead at the scene in Easton after serving as Denton’s police chief for 36 years.
Other driver taken to trauma center
The other vehicle’s driver, Antonio Jaquan Handy, 31, of Salisbury, was taken to a trauma center with unclear condition.
Crash details reported
Around 11:30 a.m., Bacorn was driving a Chevrolet Tahoe eastbound on Route 331 near Dover Neck Road when Handy crossed the double yellow line for unknown reasons.
Gov. Wes Moore's tribute
Gov. Wes Moore said Bacorn "embodied the meaning of serving others and dedicated his life to keeping communities safe for everyone."
“Bacorn "embodied the meaning of serving others and dedicated his life to keeping communities safe for everyone."”
State flag lowered to half-staff
Gov. Wes Moore ordered the Maryland flag to be lowered to half-staff and praised Bacorn’s impact on communities.
The essence
Maryland state leaders mourn Denton Police Chief George William Bacorn Jr. who died in a head-on vehicle crash after 36 years as chief.
