On Thursday, Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy announced the arrest of 24-year-old Cori Clingman of Upper Marlboro in connection with a fatal crash that occurred during the summer of 2024.
MARYLAND, USA — A woman is now in custody and facing up to 30 years in prison after a crash that claimed three lives last July.
State’s Attorney Braveboy revealed during a press conference that Clingman faces 13 charges, including grossly and criminally negligent manslaughter, and manslaughter while driving under the influence of alcohol. Each charge related to the deaths of Khyree Jackson, Isaiah Hazel, and Anthony “AJ” Lytton Jr. carries a maximum sentence of 10 years.
“Our community lost three remarkable young men, all of whom were scholars,” Braveboy said. “Their lives were special, and their loss is a tragedy for their families and our community.”
The Maryland State Police investigation found that Clingman was speeding northbound on Route 4 in an Infiniti while intoxicated when she collided with a Dodge Charger and a Chevrolet Impala. The Charger veered off the road and struck multiple trees, resulting in the deaths of Hazel and Jackson at the scene. Lytton Jr. succumbed to his injuries later at a hospital. The occupants of the Impala were not injured.
Family members revealed that Clingman and the three young men had been close friends and attended the same high school. Authorities suspect Clingman may have been racing another vehicle at the time of the crash but declined to confirm whether the Charger was involved in the race, citing the ongoing investigation.
Jackson, Hazel, and Lytton Jr. were graduates of Wise High School, where they played football together. Notably, Jackson had been drafted by the Minnesota Vikings just two months before the accident. The Vikings expressed their condolences to his family upon learning of his death.
Braveboy explained that the delay in Clingman’s arrest was due to the thorough investigation conducted by Maryland State Police. Once completed, prosecutors presented the findings to a grand jury within a few weeks.
Under Maryland law, motor vehicle manslaughter charges carry a maximum penalty of 10 years per victim. Clingman faces three counts, one for each fatality. However, Braveboy argued this penalty is insufficient and has previously advocated for stricter sentencing laws in the state.
“Maryland’s motor vehicle manslaughter laws are among the most lenient in the nation,” Braveboy said, emphasizing her support for legislative changes to increase penalties for grossly negligent manslaughter.
Clingman is currently being held without bond, with her bond review scheduled for Friday.
