Kent Island mourns young firefighter killed in motorcycle crash

Published
June 24, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Chester, Maryland
Kent Island
Incident type
Motorcycle, Crash

Summary

Motorcycle Crash Chester Maryland in Chester, Maryland: Tyler Emerson Hendrix, 18, of Chester, died on June 21 in a motorcycle crash on Kent Island. He was a Queen Anne's County firefighter and recent Kent Island High School graduate. A candlelight vigil was held at Kent Island High School.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Tyler Emerson Hendrix Driver Fatal

Original reporting

Kent Island mourns young firefighter killed in motorcycle crash

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