MD State Order · Half-Staff
Flags at Half-Staff for Dipakkumar Patel
May 4, 2026
Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff on Monday, May 4, 2026, from sunrise until sunset to honor Dipakkumar R. Patel. Patel was a Delmar, Maryland, resident and highway construction worker who died in the line of duty on April 28, 2026, when his Maryland Department of Transportation truck was struck by another vehicle. This solemn tribute recognizes his service and dedication to the state.
Source: flagsexpress.com