(Nanjemoy, Maryland) – On Monday, June 15, 2026, at approximately 2321 hours, Troopers from Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack along with deputies from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to Maryland Route 224 (Riverside Rd) in the area of Wilson Landing Road for a report of a serious motor vehicle collision. Due to the circumstances, TFC A. Sabock, Advanced Collision Investigator (ACI) responded to assume the investigation.
A preliminary investigation conducted by Troopers indicates a 2021 minibike operated by a 16-year-old male, of Nanjemoy, MD was traveling southbound on Maryland Route 224 in the area of Wilson Landing Road. The 2021 minibike collided head on with a 2018 minibike operated by James Thomas Claggett (19 yoa) of Nanjemoy, MD. The 16-year-old was flown by MSPAC helicopter Trooper 7 to Capital Region Hospital in serious condition. Mr. Claggett was flown by MSPAC helicopter Trooper 2 to MEDSTAR/Washington Hospital Center and was later pronounced deceased.
Both operators were not wearing helmets at the time of the collision. The minibikes were unregistered and did not have headlamps for proper roadway illumination and vehicle identification. Anyone who may have witnessed this crash is asked to contact TFC Ashley Sabock, of the MSP La Plata Barrack at (301) 392-1200. The investigation is ongoing and will be presented to the Charles County States Attorney’s Office for charges. (26-MSP-019288)