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                    OCEAN CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842

                          410-723-6610         General Police Information

Motor Vehicle Crash

On June 17, 2007 at approximately 6:36 PM officers from the Ocean City Police Department responded 15^th Street and Coastal Highway in reference to a motor vehicle crash with injuries. Investigation revealed that a vehicle driven by Dana Sky Khassian, from Baltimore, Maryland attempted to make an illegal u-turn in front of a northbound vehicle at 15^th Street. The second vehicle driven by Ofer Kahalany from Ocean City, Maryland was unable to avoid Khassian’s vehicle. Investigation also revealed that Khassian did not have a valid driver’s license. Khassian was transported by MSP Helicopter to Peninsula Regional Medical Center for precautionary measures. She was later released from the hospital. Charges are pending against Khassian.

Sgt. Douglas Collier