A Boyds teenager was charged in connection with a rollover collision that resulted in the death of a Germantown woman on July 21, 2025.
Brody Richardson, 19, was charged with manslaughter by vehicle due to gross negligence, negligent homicide by vehicle while under the influence and other related offenses. He was released on a $10,000 personal bond.
Police detectives determined Richardson was at fault and that impairment and speeding were contributing factors. Blood taken at the hospital showed a blood alcohol concentration of .20. Investigators also determined that Richardson had used marijuana before driving.
According to Montgomery County Police, the crash occurred at 10:35 p.m. at the intersection of Great Seneca Highway and Mateny Road. Mary Elizabeth Moody, of Germantown, was driving a Subaru and attempting to turn left from the southbound lane of Great Seneca Highway and onto eastbound Mateny Road.
At that time, her car was struck by Richardson, who was driving north on Great Seneca Highway in a 2021 Mazda. The impact caused the Subaru to roll over, and Moody was ejected, according to police. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Richardson was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
Vehicle data and scene analysis indicated Richardson was traveling approximately 94 miles per hour in a 55-mph zone as he approached the intersection, according to police.
Richardson surrendered on Jan. 6.
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