Charlotte Hall, MD (September 1, 2024) – A tragic incident occurred early. Saturday morning on Three Notch Rd at Carpenter Ln, resulting in the death of a pedestrian. At approximately 1:37 a.m., St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene where CPR was already in progress.
Lew William Chavis, 39, from Gaston, S.C., was struck by a 2014 Chevrolet Traverse driven by Samuel Robert Simmons, 41, of Saint Inigoes. Attempts to avoid Chavis were unsuccessful after another vehicle swerved to miss him, walking in the right lane. Chavis was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating the incident, with initial findings indicating that speed was not a contributing factor. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.