MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md (7News) — An underage drunk driver, who was speeding at 94 mph when he slammed into another car and killed an 71-year-old woman in Montgomery County, will spend five years in prison.
Brody Richardson, 20, of Boyds, was sentenced Oct. 30, for the July 2025 crash that killed Mary Elizabeth Moody. Moody was a beloved sister, aunt and teacher in Maryland who spent more than 40 years in the classroom, according to her obituary.
Richardson was driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .20, more than twice the legal limit, when he struck Moody’s SUV on Great Seneca Highway, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office.
The 2021 Mazda 3 driven by Brody Richardson, who was traveling approximately 94 mph with a blood alcohol concentration of .20 when he caused a deadly crash in Montgomery County on July 21, 2025. (Montgomery County State’s Attorney Office)
Prosecutors said Richardson admitted to drinking alcohol and using marijuana before getting behind the wheel.
Surveillance video and a receipt from Travilah Beer & Wine in Rockville revealed that Richardson had consumed five beers at the store between 6:57 p.m. and 10:17 p.m. — just 13 minutes before the deadly crash.
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Two employees at the store, William Bolek and Richard Bolek, also pleaded guilty to criminal charges for selling alcohol to Richardson, who was under the legal drinking age.
Richardson pleaded guilty Aug. 5 to grossly negligent manslaughter by motor vehicle and homicide by motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
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A Montgomery County judge sentenced Richardson to 10 years in prison, suspending all but five years. He will also serve five years of supervised probation following his release.
This post was originally published on Fox 45 by Sinclair Media Group.
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