March 9th, 2018 by WCBC Radio

The Cumberland Times News reports a Garrett County man died Thursday after losing control of the dump truck he was driving on state Route 135. The Garrett County Sheriff's Office said Jason Glenn Friend, 41, of Oakland, died at the scene of the 3:15 p.m. accident that occurred near the intersection of Pysell Crosscut Road.

The sheriff's office said Friend was driving the truck westbound and crashed into a dirt embankment. Weather was a factor in the accident, according to a news release issued by the agency.

Route 135 was closed for three hours as deputies investigated.

The Deer Park Volunteer Fire Department, State Highway Administration and Commerical Motor Vehicle Division also responded.