The family of a two-year-old Princess Anne boy who was struck and killed by a Boardwalk tram last year will receive $400,000 and a bench memorial as part of a settlement agreement with the Town of Ocean City.
While denying any wrongdoing regarding the tram accident that claimed the life of a toddler, the city has agreed to pay the child’s family $400,000, according to an Aug. 7 settlement obtained through a Maryland Public Information Act request filed by this newspaper. The city has also agreed to cover the costs of placing the child’s name on a bench plaque as part of the city’s popular Bench Dedication Program.
“Plaintiffs recognize that this release is entered into by Ocean City, and the Settlement Funds are being paid by Ocean City, as a settlement/compromise in order to avoid expense and litigation, and to terminate all disputes and controversies between the Parties and/or arising from the Occurrence,” the settlement reads.
On Aug. 20, 2024, just after 8 p.m., first responders were called to the Boardwalk near Dorchester Street for a fatal pedestrian collision in the concrete tram lane. The initial investigation revealed the victim, a two-year-old boy from Princess Anne, was struck by a tram while running from the beach toward the wooden portion of the Boardwalk, also known as Atlantic Avenue.
However, an incident report issued Dec. 9 of last year delves deeper into the accident on what state officials consider to be a public roadway. Investigators conclude various equipment violations – including improper braking systems and towing capabilities – played some role in the fatality.
“The combination of vehicles and braking systems involved in the collision played a consequential role in the death of [child’s name redacted],” Cpl. Michael Karsnitz, an investigator in the case, reported. “The Jeep and both trailers it was towing was in violation of the Maryland Transportation Article.”
I work in OC directly where this occurred
Two year old was unattended, while his parents were on the beach
The kid ran into the Tram , and was run over
You just gave a BLACK FAMILY nearly 1/2 milli8on dollars on some bullchit
The Parents should of been criminally charged
The real responsibility falls on the parents for not controlling their child. Had they not let their child run to the tram, it would be alive today. Put the blame where it belongs..