Donald Lee Propst Sr. Obituary, ALLEGANY COUNTY, Md. — Donald Lee Propst Sr., 80, has died from injuries sustained in a serious two-vehicle crash on Ellerslie Road in Allegany County, according to the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office.
The crash occurred at approximately 11:29 a.m. Saturday, August 8, 2026, near 13511 Ellerslie Road. Propst was driving a Chevrolet pickup truck when it was involved in a collision with a Subaru.
Propst suffered serious injuries in the crash and was transported by Maryland State Police Aviation Command, Trooper 5, to J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia, for treatment. Despite medical efforts, he later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The Subaru was operated by a juvenile who sustained minor injuries in the collision. The juvenile was transported to UPMC Western Maryland for medical treatment. Authorities have not released the juvenile’s identity because of their age.
The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation. Cpl. J. Martel of the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Team is leading the investigation as authorities work to determine the factors that contributed to the collision.
Investigators are continuing to gather evidence and reconstruct the events surrounding the fatal crash. Anyone who witnessed the collision or has information that could assist the investigation is encouraged to contact Cpl. Martel through the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office.
Additional details about the circumstances of the crash have not been released. The investigation remains ongoing as officials work to establish the full sequence of events that led to the collision and Propst’s death.
The loss of Donald Lee Propst Sr. marks a tragic end to a life that was part of the Allegany County community. As authorities continue their investigation, thoughts remain with those affected by his passing, and his memory will be honored by those who knew him.
