Sunday, October 31, 2021

UPDATE: Fatal Collision in Loveville Under Investigation

 

Oct. 31, 2021

UPDATE: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Ryan Nicholas Cherrico, age 31 of Mechanicsville. The investigation determined the operator of the striking vehicle involved in the fatality to be Ryan Cherrico. Cherrico is a white male, 5’11" and weighs 175 pounds with green eyes and brown hair. A warrant has been issued for Cherrico’s arrest for the following charges:

Negligent Homicide by Vehicle Under the Influence

Negligent Manslaughter by Vehicle

Motor Vehicle Unlawful Taking

Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol

Driving Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol

Driving Motor Vehicle on Highway on Suspended License and Privilege

Failure to Immediately Return and Remain at Scene of Accident Involving Death

Failure of Driver Involved in Accident to Render Reasonable Assistance to Injured Person

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Ryan Nicholas Cherrico is asked to contact the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office at (301) 475-8008.

Citizens may remain anonymous and contact Crime Solvers at (301) 475-3333, or text a tip to “TIP239” plus their message to “CRIMES” (274637). Through the Crime Solvers Program tipsters are eligible for an award of up to $1,000 for information about a crime in St. Mary’s County that leads to an arrest or indictment.


Ryan Nicholas Cherrico 





 

Oct. 29, 2021

 

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the operator in the vehicle pictured. The operator is a potential witness to the collision and may have pertinent information regarding the investigation.

 

Anyone with information on the operator/owner of the vehicle is asked to contact Corporal Jason Smith at (301) 475-4200 extension 72328 or by email at Jason.Smith@stmarysmd.com.

 

Original Release:

Oct. 28, 2021:

 

On Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021 at 7:30 am, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies were dispatched to a serious motor vehicle collision near the intersection of Point Lookout Road and Loveville Road in Loveville. Deputies arrived on the scene to find a crash between a horse-drawn buggy and a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck. The operator of the buggy was pronounced deceased on the scene and the operator of the pickup truck fled the area on foot. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Collision Reconstruction Unit responded to the scene to continue the investigation.

 

Preliminary investigation determined the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado, operated by an unknown white male, was traveling southbound along Point Lookout Road from Loveville Road. The truck crossed the centerline and struck the horse-drawn buggy, operated by Henry Brubacher Stauffer, age 65 of Loveville. Stauffer was the sole occupant of the buggy and was ejected.

 

At this time, motor-vehicle driver error and alcohol and/or drugs are believed to be contributing factors in the crash.

 

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or any events leading up to the collision is asked to call Corporal Jason Smith at 301-475-4200, ext. 72328 or by email at jason.smith@stmarysmd.com.

 

 

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