Brody Richardson, 19-year-old Boyds man, has been charged in connection with a rollover collision that killed a Germantown woman last summer, according to Montgomery County Police. An MCPD press release that a photo for Richardson was not available.
The charges stem from a crash that occurred around 10:35pm on Monday, July 21, 2025, at the intersection of Great Seneca Highway and Mateny Road. Officers from Montgomery County Police’s 5th District and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to the scene for a reported rollover collision involving an ejection.
Investigators with the Collision Reconstruction Unit determined that Mary Elizabeth Moody of Germantown was driving a white 2018 Subaru and attempting to turn left from southbound Great Seneca Highway onto eastbound Mateny Road when her vehicle was struck by a black 2021 Mazda traveling northbound on Great Seneca Highway. The impact caused the Subaru to roll over, ejecting Moody from the vehicle.
Despite lifesaving efforts at the scene, Moody was pronounced dead. The driver of the Mazda, identified as Brody Richardson, 19, of Boyds, was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.
Police said their investigation found Richardson to be at fault in the collision, with impairment and excessive speed identified as contributing factors. Detectives determined Richardson had consumed alcohol prior to driving. A blood sample obtained at the hospital and analyzed by the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division showed a blood alcohol concentration of 0.20. Investigators also determined Richardson had used marijuana before driving.
Vehicle data and scene analysis indicated Richardson was traveling approximately 94 miles per hour in a 55 mph zone as he approached the intersection.
Richardson surrendered on an outstanding warrant on January 6, 2026. He has been charged with manslaughter by vehicle due to gross negligence, negligent homicide by vehicle while under the influence, and additional related offenses. Police said Richardson was released on a $10,000 personal bond.
