BERLIN – Seven weeks after a local teen died in a hit-and-run collision, authorities are continuing their investigation and seeking the public’s help with any information.
Charges have not yet been filed in the death of Ocean Pines resident Gavin Knupp, 14, who was a pedestrian returning to a vehicle driven by his sister on Grays Corner Road July 11 when he was struck by a black 2011 Mercedes traveling east bound. He would die soon after the 10:45 p.m. collision at Atlantic General Hospital. Though the driver of the Mercedes has reportedly been identified as a suspect of interest, there has been no official information presented confirming police know the motorist’s whereabouts. Six days after the collision, the Mercedes involved in the fatal hit-and-run was seized from a home in Ocean Reef in West Ocean City for processing.
Today, there remains far more questions than answers in the community. Speculation continues to swirl around the motorist, who was reportedly drinking at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club the same day as the collision. Investigators were observed at the yacht club in the days following the incident questioning staff and patrons. Mounting anxiety over the investigation’s pace is evident on social media. However, the frustrations boiled over two weeks ago when a pointed message was spraypainted on the surface of Grays Corner Road near the site of the Knupp fatality, reading, “F&%# You, (name deleted),” referring to the 22-year-old suspected motorist that fled the scene of the fatal collision. The message was ultimately painted over.
In response to an inquiry from The Dispatch seeking a statement on the lengthy probe into the July 11 incident, Maryland State Police spokesperson Elena Russo advised authorities continue to investigate the incident and seek input from witnesses.
“Crash team investigators continue to follow up on leads while talking to witnesses,” Russo said. “This case is active and ongoing while police seek anyone with first-hand knowledge of the incident or who may have witnessed the incident to contact police at 410-819-4721. Callers will remain confidential. Once the investigation is complete, it will be presented to the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office for review.”
I wonder if the hold up is because the alleged assailant cannot be located in Mexico (assuming that the hearsay is correct.). I would imagine that extradition would be honored to bring this person / people to justice. If this had happened to me, I would seriously consider hiring a bounty hunter to drag those responsible to justice.
If the parents or anyone else who may have financed this alledged trip to mexico, they are accessories to manslaughter, and obstructors of justice.
I still ask a simple question that is very easy to answer. Is there no outside security cameras at the house where the car was found and your are telling me there is no security outside cameras at any house in route. Why is there no answer to that question. Have all the security companies monitoring houses in that area been contacted. Why is it taking so long? Is this another POLITICAL OR MILLIONAIRE FAMILY that does not want their silverspoon sibling to go to prison?
LEOs (detectives) continue to work the case. Unfortunately it will take time….or when someone slips up. It always happends and justice will prevail. Just wont happy as fast as a tv show.
Was there a City Fail conclusion of Mark Paddock? Couldnt prove intoxication, hit a parked car, disruptive in a public establishment (with a minor)….police presence, then told to walk home….
Wow.