On September 29, 2026, Savon Q. Samuel, 32, of Pikesville, MD, was sentenced to 12 years in prison by Calvert County Circuit Court Judge Mark S. Chandlee. Samuel was convicted of automobile manslaughter and a fleeing and eluding that occurred on December 12, 2025.
Evidence revealed that Samuel was operating a motor vehicle in Prince Frederick when he failed to pull over for a routine traffic violation. Samuel fled from the police and ran a red light at Stoakley Road and MD Route 4. His vehicle collided with a vehicle operated by Servon Gatewood of Lusby. Ms. Gatewood died from her injuries.
Samuel will be on 5 years of supervised probation upon release.
This case was prosecuted by Deputy State’s Attorney Christopher J. Monte.