Maryland Resident Pleads for Safety Changes After 6 Crashes in His Yard

A District Heights, Maryland, resident is pleading for security adjustments after a driver hit a tree in his yard early Tuesday and died. The resident stated the crash marks the sixth time a automobile has charged into his yard.

Home-owner Sam Wilson requested for pace bumps or indicators alongside Elmhurst Avenue to stop different crashes.

“About 10 months in the past, they ran by way of my yard twice in a single week — twice in a single week,” he stated, declaring the place the crashes occurred. “It’s been two down there. One over there. There’s three right here.”

Anthony Beverly Sr. was killed within the crash Tuesday, the Prince George’s County Police Division stated. He was 61.

“The man was into the tree. They had been placing a sheet over the automotive, and I do know he was gone then,” Wilson stated.

Beverly’s automobile went down Aztec Drive, crashed right into a fence and wrapped round a tree in Wilson’s yard. His engine cut up in two. Beverly was pronounced useless on the scene

For years, Wilson stated he has begged the town of District Heights to warn drivers concerning the nook.

“I requested them to place a guardrail over right here, like this. They stated it isn’t within the finances. I requested them. I say, ‘Is a guardrail value individuals’s life?’” Wilson stated.

Cynthia Miller, the mayor of District Heights, didn’t comply with an on-camera interview however launched an announcement providing her condolences to the Beverly household. She stated as soon as the reason for the crash is thought, the town will take applicable measures to make sure site visitors security.

A day after the lethal crash, Beverly’s daughters visited the realm. The Wilson household comforted the grieving ladies, and so they prayed collectively.

The Wilsons stated they’re hoping that after this newest crash, the town will do one thing.