Unlicensed teen driver sentenced to 2 years for deadly Gaithersburg crash

A 19-year-old man was sentenced to two years and five months in prison following a deadly crash in Gaithersburg, Maryland, that killed an 88-year-old woman and injured another person, FOX 5 DC reported.

The crash occurred on May 31, 2025, at the intersection of Sam Eig Highway and Fields Road. The driver, who did not have a license, was operating a Jeep and struck the back of a Toyota stopped at the intersection, according to court records shared by FOX 5 DC.

An investigation found the crash was avoidable and that the driver failed to stop for a red light before the collision. Several hours later, a breath alcohol test showed a concentration of .09, FOX 5 DC reported.

The driver pleaded guilty to grossly negligent manslaughter and unauthorized use of a vehicle. A judge sentenced him to 14 years, suspending all but 18 months, with credit for 11 months served, resulting in two years and five months of active prison time. After release, he must serve five years probation, including 18 months of home detention.

This sentencing and details were provided by the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office and reported by FOX 5 DC.