On March 3, 2019, at
approximately 12:44 p.m. law enforcement officers located Machiavelli Tyzhae Savoy,
age 20 of Lexington Park, operating a vehicle in the area of Midway Drive in Lexington
Park. Savoy is wanted on numerous outstanding warrants, to include Handgun on
Person, Handgun in a Vehicle, and Loaded Handgun in Vehicle. Officers attempted
to take Savoy into custody, however Savoy refused to stop and a pursuit ensued.
During the pursuit, Savoy lost control of the vehicle he was operating while
negotiating a curve on Pegg Road.
Savoy’s vehicle crossed the centerline of the roadway, and was struck by
another vehicle. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Collision Reconstruction
Unit responded to the scene and continued the investigation.
Preliminary investigation
determined a 1995 GMC Jimmy, operated by Machiavelli Tyzhae Savoy, was
traveling northbound on Pegg Road when Savoy lost control of the vehicle in the
area of West Westbury Boulevard. Savoy’s vehicle crossed the centerline, and
entered the southbound lanes of travel, where it was struck by a 2016
Volkswagen Beetle, operated by Carol Jean Anderson, age 87 of Leonardtown. Both
operators sustained incapacitating injuries, and were transported to MedStar
St. Mary’s Hospital; both operators were subsequently transported to area
trauma centers for further treatment and remain in critical condition. Located
on Savoy’s person prior to being transported to the hospital was a loaded
handgun; other items of evidence were also recovered from the vehicle. Additional
charges are pending review with the Office of the State’s Attorney. At this time speed, driver error, and
attempting to elude arrest appear to be contributing factors in the collision.
Anyone who witnessed the
collision or events leading up to the collision are asked to contact Corporal
Brian Connelly at (301) 475-4200 extension *8031, or by email at Brian.Connelly@stmarysmd.com.
