LEONARDTOWN, Md. — A Leonardtown woman faces multiple charges, including negligent manslaughter, following a March crash that resulted in the death of a child and injuries to others.
Ashley Nicole Nolan, 28, was arrested following an 18-count indictment by the Circuit Court Tuesday, October 29, 2024 after a months-long investigation into the March 16, 2024 incident.
The indictment lists the following charges:
- one charge of negligent manslaughter by auto/boat/other vehicle,
- two counts of negligent homicide as a result of operating an auto/boat while under the influence,
- one count of homicide as a result of negligent operation of a motor vehicle/vessel while impaired by alcohol,
- five counts of life-threatening injury while operating a motor vehicle/boat while under the influence,
- one count life-threatening injury while driving/operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol,
- two counts of causing a life-threatening injury as a result of operating a motor vehicle/boat in a criminally negligent manner,
- one count of driving/attempting to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol,
- one count of driving/attempting to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol per se,
- three counts of driving/attempting to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol while transporting a minor,
- one count of driving/attempting to drive a vehicle while impaired by alcohol.
After her arrest, Nolan was transported to the Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, where she is awaiting a bond hearing.
According to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Nolan’s vehicle overturned on Chingville Road after failing to negotiate a turn. Three juvenile occupants were found improperly restrained, with two ejected and transported to trauma centers with life-threatening injuries, while a third was pronounced deceased at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital.
Authorities believe alcohol and speed were factors in the crash. Nolan sustained minor injuries.
Further details are expected as they become available.
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Great job LEO’s and all the others who investigated this. Jaymi Sterling and your very capable staff it’s your turn to protect the law-abiding citizens. Judge’s your job is to ensure a fair trial. Fair to the accused & fair to the law-abiding citizens. When/if the accused is found guilty the sentence will reflect your commitment for justice for all.
Her family immediately started a GoFundMe to help pay for her legal team and other general bills.
At least her Gofundme will help with the bond
She needs life, she is worthless, smh.