LEONARDTOWN, Md. – On Saturday, March 16, 2024, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a motor vehicle crash near the intersection of Point Lookout Road and Chingville Road in Leonardtown. Units arrived on the scene to find a single 2008 Honda Odyssey upside down.
Preliminary investigation revealed the driver was attempting to make a left turn when the car left the road and overturned several times before striking a tree. According to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, three children were found not to be correctly restrained; two of them were ejected from the vehicle and were transported to area trauma centers with life-threatening injuries. A third child, whose name was later revealed to be Brysen Carter age 8, was transported to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital and was later pronounced deceased.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, currently, alcohol and speed are considered contributing factors in the crash.
Brysen, who was a player for the Pax River Raiders football team, was beloved by many in the community.
“The Pax River Raiders extends their heartfelt condolences to the family of Brysen Carter #55, who tragically lost his life in a car accident this weekend. Brysen and his family are members of the Raiders family and he played with our 7UD1 team,” said the team via a social media post.
“May God wrap his arms around the family and know we are here to support.”
A GoFundMe page has been started by a member of the family to help raise funds for the burial and medical expenses. So far, with the overwhelming support of the Southern Maryland community, the fundraiser has garnered just over $7,000 at the time of this report.
If you would like to donate, click here.
“Even if you can’t donate please keep our family in your prayers and we appreciate each and every one of you,” as stated on the GoFundMe page.
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So is Ashley going to get this money? Logical question. Someone needs to set up a Trust fund for these children. She’s done enough damage. Just sad. Very sad.
It’s sad that this young man lost his life do to someone else’s poor judgment and careless actions. Thoughts and prays go out to family in this time of need.
So let me get this straight Ashley kills her kid and puts the other two in critical condition and I’m sure she gets housing and help from the state and the community has to pay for this with donations I hope she has no access to this money & she goes to jail rip little fella
Two. Another one didn’t make it.
Wait, a 2nd child lost their life as well? Do you know which?? I understand that the baby in the car seat had head injuries
Just sad
She, doesn’t deserve a nickel.
The child needs to be buried.. The children have needs . Thus they need our help.
Ashely doesn’t deserve a dang dime ..
Maybe a better way to phrase the point
Give the driver life without parole. Drunk drivers don’t deserve freedom especially when they murder people
Ashley’s lawyer fund? Maybe she can make rent now. AND STOP HAVING KIDS.
I’d give to the fund, if I knew for sure, she wouldn’t get a dime of it. I’m not about to pay her lawyer fees and fines.
Stop. Drinking. And. Driving.
Rip to this poor angel. I hope he’s in Jesus’ arms.