On May 12, 2018 at approximately 6:41 pm officers responded to a multi vehicle crash on Aris T. Allen Blvd (MD-665) at Riva Road in Annapolis. Investigation showed a Ford Raptor was traveling eastbound on MD-665 when it crossed the median into the westbound lanes striking a GMC pickup, Dodge pickup, and a Hyundai.
Witnesses came forward at the scene who reported the Ford Raptor being driven aggressively before the crash while it was still on US-50 eastbound. It does not appear that drugs or alcohol were involved. The Traffic Safety Section is investigating and all charges, if any, will be after review by the State’s Attorney.
Vehicle #1 2012 Ford Raptor
- Driver: Matthew Brian Nelson, 30 years old from Edgewater, Maryland
- Transported to UM Shock Trauma with serious injuries
Vehicle #2 2003 GMC Truck
- Driver: Joshua Tylor Murphy, 24 years old from Ruther Glen, Virginia
- Transported to Anne Arundel Medical Center with minor injuries
- Passenger: Jerry Maurice Norris, 44 years old from Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Transported to Anne Arundel Medical Center with minor injuries
Vehicle #3 2010 Dodge Ram
- Driver: Roy Lee Helms, 62 years old from Gambrills, Maryland
- Transported to UM Shock Trauma with serious injuries
- Passenger: Gail Stacy Helms, 62 years old from Gambrills, Maryland
- Transported to Medstar DC Hospital with critical injuries
Vehicle #4 2013 Hyundai Sonata
- Driver: Brett Edward Kohler, 24 years old from Woodstock, Maryland
- Transported to PG Trauma with serious injuries