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2 Crofton women die in crash
Photo courtesy of Anne Arundel County Fire Department
This single-vehicle accident early yesterday on Route 424 near Bottner Road in Davidsonville killed two Crofton woman. Police said the driver lost control of the 2007 Hyundai Accent and slammed into several trees.

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Published April 21, 2008

Two Crofton women were killed early yesterday morning after their car overturned and slammed into a tree off Davidsonville Road, county police said.

Driver Rebecca Lynn Moore, 23, and her 18-year-old passenger, Keira Gwenise Mosaid, both of Crofton, died upon impact, county police said. Ms. Mosaid was home from college at Bowie State University visiting friends and family, her mother said.

Police said Ms. Moore was driving her 2007 Hyundai Accent southbound on Davidsonville Road just north of Bottner Road at 1:16 a.m. The vehicle drifted to the right and struck a curb. Ms. Moore over-steered to the left, causing the car to drive off the left side of the roadway, police said.

Once it left the roadway, the car flipped onto its left side and struck several trees. It stopped on its left side partially wrapped around a tree. Police officers said alcohol, drug usage and excessive speed are believed to be major contributing factors in the accident.

Ms. Mosaid was a recent graduate of South River High School, said her mother, Lachelle Mosaid. Ms. Mosaid said her daughter was in the process of transferring to Shaw University in Raleigh, N.C.

Keira Mosaid was the oldest child and was very close to her younger brother. It was unclear how she and Ms. Moore knew each other.

Ms. Moore's family could not be reached for comment. Though police said Ms. Moore was currently living in Crofton, she is from Riverdale.

"She was a great person," Lachelle Mosaid said about her daughter through tears this morning. "She was loved by all of her family and friends. She was wonderful."

 

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7 months 4 days 16 hours ago
A terrible mix
I've driven that road a lot over the past 20 years, and even in dry conditions, during the day in the sunshine, it's ridiculously dangerous. It's narrow, there are blind curves and lots of blind dips and humps. Add all the driveways and side roads, and it's a recipe for disaster. There's an accident on that three-mile stretch probably once per week. Toss drugs, alcohol, and excessive speed into the mix, and it's a done deal. I knew Rebecca only casually...she seemed like such a nice young lady. Rest in peace.
Geno Becker - Crofton, MD
7 months 6 days 13 hours ago
Why?
I have spent personal time with the families of both of these lovely young ladies. The families are not passing judgement or pointing fingers..........why do you?
Missy Brown - Crofton, MD
7 months 7 days 15 hours ago
Can we be pro active?
Jim and A - I couldn't agree with you more! The road needs to be improved. I generally choose to take 3 to 50 because 424 is so unfavorable to me, especially in the evening. Not only because it’s narrow but add the dips and curves, and the deer and other animals that wander out of the woods that cause you to flinch, or brake or swerve it’s just a nightmare stretch of road! I wonder how we could get the community to rally around the idea of road improvements on 424, like they rallied to keep the big box store off of Rte 3?!?! It appears more land is being prepared for development – so more driveways? Minimally more traffic on a road that is already inadequate. I would like to add that I had the pleasure to be acquainted with Kiera; she was a polite and respectful young woman who was not selfish with her smile! She will certainly be missed by those who knew and loved her.
Stephany G. - Crofton, MD
7 months 8 days 12 hours ago
I agree with Safety
I agree Jim. I think this accident would have happened whether they were intoxicated or not! It is a very narrow roadway and I know when I have driven that road in the dark it can be scary especially where the curbs are on the road. If you hit one of those curbs, no matter how fast you are going the consequences are not going to be good. I think instead of rallying to shut down "the house" we should rally that the county look into widening this road! Most parts of the road there isn't even anywhere to pull over in an emergency! I do not know either one of the girls or their families but my heart goes out to them - this was a very sad tragedy!
A. Davis - Crofton, MD
7 months 8 days 13 hours ago
Safety on 424
There was another fatal accident in this same area recently. The car crossed the center line but instead of leaving the road - hit another car head on. A driver died from the injuries. Accidents in this area are not a rare occurrence. Heavy trucks are prohibited for safety reasons but use the highway with out penalty! Bussing of Crofton area children to South River puts many of children at risk on weekdays! This road is worse than 301 through Crofton.
Jim R. - Gambrills, MD
7 months 9 days 9 hours ago
rebecca,you are so missed
It seems so sureal and hard to imagine the world without you. Although your physical body has left the earth your soul will live forever. remember that you wil be reunited with everyone you loved and who loves you, again. You are in our hearts forever. You were such a blast to be around and at the same time you had care and concern for everyone around you.The last itme I saw you we carved pumpkins on Halloween (your pumpkin was by far the coolest)Natalie will not remember what a wonderful "Aunt to-be", she had, but we will tell her. I'm so sad for all the people you loved and left behind. Memories will last. GOD took you away from us that fatefull night and 4/20 will never be the same. I'm sure you are in heaven now (probably listening to B.Marley or Sumblime-- Live :)It is reassuring ot know that you left the earth immediatly without having to suffer. Our thoughts and prayers are with You, Beth, Paul, Bobby, Tiffany, family and freinds of Kiera and everyone else who so dearly loved you. Peace now and always Lauren, Robert, and Natalie Hunt
Lauren Hunt - North Beach, MD
7 months 9 days 9 hours ago
Losing Site of a Tragedy
I think everyone should be praying for the girls who lost their lives and their families instead of trying to blame other people for what happened. The girls were adults and knew right from wrong. They chose to do what they were doing that night even though we know that was a terrible choice. Parents can only teach and advise their children through the years but in the end we all make our own choiced good or bad. Unfortunately the girls made a bad choice. Beating up each other and blaming others will not fix anything that has happened. It could have been anyones child that night. For those of you who have children safe and alive be grateful, for those who just lost their child, we will keep you in our prayers.
Karen M. - Crofton, MD
7 months 9 days 9 hours ago
The House
Is this house that everyone's talking about in the 2500 area of Davidsonville road, and near a glass company sign?
Feral Feline - Crofton, MD
7 months 9 days 10 hours ago
The House
Several comments have been posted regarding a problem "house" in the area, which may or may not have been the site of a party attended by the girls involved in this horrible accident. My office represents a person having an interest in stopping such activities at a certain home on Davidsonville Road where such activities have occurred in the past. Anyone having "personal knowledge" of the events that transpired at the "house" on the night of this accident should contact my office. 410.956.2000.
R. Simmons - Davidsonville, MD
7 months 9 days 13 hours ago
Where is this HOUSE???
I see several comments about this house, and vague mentions as to where is is, e.g. "girls were drinking at a house less than a mile away from the accident". As a parent of a teen myself I want to know where this house is and who lives there. If I did know I would definitely post it so other parents are aware of it.
Feral Feline - Crofton, MD
7 months 9 days 14 hours ago
Sweet Hearts
What happened that night was the worst nightmare i had ever had and i never imagned it would have happened to any of us. But this has changed the lives of many and it took two wonderful girls for us to make that change. Its sad and tough but they are still loved and missed and always will be. No one can change what happened and blaming one another is the right thing to do we just need to be the for one another and help everyone esp. the families get through this. love you Keira and Becca
Heather Chartrand - Edgewater, MD
7 months 9 days 16 hours ago
Apologies
J. Strine since you singled my comments out - I am sorry if I offended you or anyone else related to the house. Believe me that was not my intention. However, I do know first hand of the house - I have picked up puking kids from the place. We have to trust our kids, we have given them values and pray they apply them. They ARE kids and they ARE going to go where the fun is - permitted or NOT! The issue isn't that the parent is a bad guy - he is away on weekends and well that provides the opportunity for unsupervised fun for the kids.
Lou Fields - Crofton, MD
7 months 9 days 16 hours ago
the point is...
I am not pointing fingers or blaming anyone. The fate of these two young women was in their own hands. Fate twisted when the car brushed that curb. The point is, (maybe I should have NOT mentioned the house) the speed involved and the poor judgment in driving that fast on THAT road should have each of us [teens to geezers] THINKING when we are at the wheel! The sorrowful point or lesson in this tragedy is as long as you get where you're going safely it doesn't matter when you get there! To party at a frat, dorm, sorority, Knox Box etc., was fun and many times no invitation needed - however anything in excess, that takes you from class causes some fundamentals to be missed; i.e. "there" is an adjective, "their" is a pronoun, and "they're is a contraction of they are. Parties are great! In MODERATION.
Lou Fields - Crofton, MD
7 months 10 days 4 hours ago
Whats important
This is such a tragedy and it seems to me after reading these comments people are trying to point fingers and put the blame on somebody. These girls which were both adults made a poor decision which has taken their lives. I knew these girls and all of the families involved. The road they crashed on has had so many fatal accidents through the years, its just a unsafe road with no guardrails through the hills and turns that are always dark and wet at night. The county really needs to address this issue on 424 and 450. I have lost friends on both roads. It is such a shame that these two young beautiful people were taken from us. To all of the hateful people that want to blame this on this so called "party house" because they were never invited to party's when they were in college should show some respect to all of the families involved and keep there mouths closed about things that they have not been educated on. I can't believe the girls haven't even been buried yet and people are on here disrespecting there memory with this trash talk. The families can work things out on there own they don't need your misinformed opinions to help. God please comfort and guide these families through this terrible tragedy. And please know that you are in our prayers
l. brown - Annapolis, MD
7 months 10 days 7 hours ago
Every weekend
Kids drink at that house every weekend. Every weekend. The parent had to be court ordered to to take his minor children with him. He threatens anyone who comes on his property to get their kids. I am sure he'll squirm out of this one too. Not even the death of two young girls will affect him.
S. Collins - Crofton, MD
7 months 10 days 8 hours ago
The House
Lou, Wow, you really make "The House" sound like a fraternity house.Maybe you should get all your facts straight about "The House" before you make it sound like such a horrible place. A great family lives there at all times. Yes the father will visit his 2nd home some weekends, which he is allowed to do. When he does both minor children are either w/ him, their mother, another family member, or a supervised adult. Yes he will leave his 18 yr old home by herself. Some parents trust their kids a little more than maybe they should, just like all the other parents out there who seem to trust their kids who seem to have attended all the past party's at " The House"! Maybe parents need to take a 2nd look at where their kids are really going when they walk out of their front door. Social Service's didn't seem to find a problem w/ things going on there, so maybe the problem really is w/ the Party Attendee's upbringing and their parents!!!! My thought's and prayers to out to both of the girls family and friends.
J. Strine - Laurel, MD
7 months 10 days 8 hours ago
SAD
This is indeed such a tragedy! And no matter what your age, you should never drink and drive .... ever!
Kristina P. - Easton, MD
7 months 10 days 9 hours ago
Tragedy
My heart goes out to the family and friends of Becca Lynne Moore, as well as Ms. Mosaid. Tragedies like this are so hard to handle as they are sudden and unexpected. May you all find peace in the memories of those you lost and loved. - <3 Chrystal Shunney
Chrystal Richardson - Gambrills, MD
7 months 10 days 16 hours ago
Sadly
The House is a problem - the house needs to be addressed did it take THIS to get it done? Adam - Rebecca may have been 23 and legal but most participants in that unsupervised HOUSE are not! Two young lives that will never reach their potentential because of recklessness, a lapse in judement, one wrong move.... Whatever we call it.. IF it happens ONCE, it happens too often. Destination party house, destination home, destination friend in need, destination concert, destination fun! Destination!! reach your Destination!!! The little bit of whatever it is we might miss by not being in a hurry to get "there" is well worth getting there! The rush in "getting there" now has Keira and Rebecca missing a lifetime of "being there". To those of you who have lost, I wish you strength. To the rest of us who are always in a hurry to "get there" - slow down and "GET THERE" someone will tell you what you missed. And the party gates should close at THAT HOUSE!
Lou Fields - Crofton, MD
7 months 10 days 17 hours ago
you will be missed
I remember the day your mom and dad brought you home from the hospital you was and will always be a very speacial little girl. I know you are with your dad in heaven. I remember how you had this way of cheering people up like you did when my mom and dad passed away .you will be missed by all that knew you .rip becca we will miss and love you Robert Sue and kids the Esteps
robert estep - lothian, MD
7 months 11 days ago
See You
See you around Becca, RIP. House, Becca was 23, over the drinking age moron.
Adam Lucian - Gambrills, MD
7 months 11 days ago
The House
The sad thing is that this accident was totally avoidable. The girls were drinking at a house less than a mile away from the accident. This house is known for parties. Adults rarely reside in this house. The police have been called to this house for under age drinking and other social services issues multiple times in the past few years. The police, court system, and social services all failed to shut this house down and make the parents responsible for what happens in this home every single weekend. Under age drinking is out of control in this county. This behavior is not happening in the woods or a field somewhere. Under age drinking is openly happening in houses all over our county.
S. Collins - Crofton, MD
7 months 11 days 3 hours ago
rebecca,
to my first true love,i cant believe you left us so soon,ive never felt a pain so great and i know u wouldnt want that but i cant help it,you were my best friend,my love,my evreything for four wonderful years,i wouldnt change it for the world and all thats left are memories,i hope you know that ill always love you from the bottom of my heart,i know your in a better place and i will NEVER FORGET THE TIMES WE SHARED,cause they were the best i ever had,i love you,i miss you,and i know ill see you again....RIP BECCA,...your my angel
PAUL HUNT - SILVER SPRING, MD
7 months 11 days 4 hours ago
BabyGirl Beck
Beck, We all cant beileve that your gone so soon.We are going to miss you dearly. I remember all the things that we used to do together. Hanging out with you and playing cards, listening to our favorite songs, laughing and just having a good time.Going to Jamaica man that was fun jumping off the cliffs,jet sking,you running into the bushes when we were riding the four wheelers, I will never forget all the good times we had. You being there for my first tatt and picking it out for me..We all cant believe that your gone. When I was driving today I glanced up at the clouds and thought about you and how your looking down on us.It really hit us hard when found out about this tradgic accident and its really ironic how me,tiff and ash were all together that night. Its like it was meant to be or something and just hearing the ambulance never thought it would have been a loved one. I know your in a better place now and I know you dont want us to cry or mourn about this, we will keep our heads up knowing that your still in our hearts and we will all see you eachother again. Im really going to miss you beck. It really feels like this is a dream and waiting to wake up and waiting for that person to tell me it was'nt you. WE LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH JUST KNOW THAT OK AND WE WILL REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES.LOVE YOU BABYGIRL AND MISS YOU!!!!!R.I.P BECK(cant beileve you gone damn)reality hits hard...Love always and forever Tiff,Ash and Bran....missing you so much...
Brandi Pheobus - gambrills, MD
7 months 11 days 4 hours ago
Tragic and sad!
A very tragic and completely *preventable* accident takes the lives of two well loved friends. "Police officers said alcohol, drug usage and excessive speed are believed to be major contributing factors in the accident." Friends should have stopped them from getting into the car and driving in such a state. Sad, very sad.
k c. - KNOXVILLE, TN
7 months 11 days 5 hours ago
Becca
I can't beileve your gone I miss you so much already. You were a very special person in my heart. You will be missed by Johnny and I very much I will see you someday. Your dad has his little girl up in heaven with him. You are also up there with my mom she will take good care of you so will your dad and pop. I will miss your smiling face. I love you very much A quick reminder to everyone dont rush take it slow life is way to short. Love ya bec Love ashley and Johnny R.I.P
ashley pheobus - bladensburg, MD
7 months 11 days 7 hours ago
becky
i cant believe you are gone. i just cant believe it.. i miss you soo much. at least you are with your dad i just want you to no that you are one of my hero's and o god will i miss you more than works can explain..i'll always remember how you would brush your hair 100 times and still complain it wasnt good enough! ill take good care of your mom. I remember the days we spent together, were not enough, it used to feel like dreaming Except we always woke up, Never thought not having you here now Would hurt so much Tonight I've fallen and I can't get up I need your loving hands to come and pick me up And every night I miss you I can just look up And know the stars are Holding you, holding you, holding you Tonight "I remember the time you told me About when you were eight And all those things you said that night That just couldn't wait I remember the car you were last seen in And the games we would play All the times we spilled our coffees And stayed out way too late" (fm static tonight) ill miss you i love you so much.. your my big cuz and I MISS YOU.
Heather Jones - DuBois, PA
7 months 11 days 8 hours ago
Beautiful Wonderful Girls
Keira and Becca were the most loving caring Girls any one could ever ask for!!!! They Made You Smile Even When You Were In The Worst Mood Possible!!!! Both Of There Smiles Could Brighten up A Room!!!! Please Just Undestand That Life Is Too Short And Oh Too Special To Be Taken Forgraten!!! I LOVE YOU KEIRA AND BECCA RIP BABY GURLZ!!!!!!!!!!
Kayte brown - crofton, MD
7 months 11 days 9 hours ago
The Ladies
Keira and Becca were both wonderful girls. I was extremely close with both of them and with them moments before they died. This serves as a reminder that life is too short to take for granted and that we all need to be careful and not take life for granted.
j. johnson - crofton, MD
7 months 11 days 9 hours ago
Safety Davidsonville Road
The accidents on Davidsonville Road in this area are often fatal. The speed limit of 45 mph is already excessive and never enforced between the firehouse and Route 50 interchange
J. Remines - Gambrills, MD

 

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