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LEONARDTOWN, MD (March 24, 2025) – State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Michael Anthony Carlucci, 50, of Waldorf, Maryland, has been convicted of manslaughter by vehicle in connection with a high-speed crash that claimed the life of another.
In May 2023, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a multi-vehicle collision in Mechanicsville involving two overturned vehicles. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a three-vehicle crash where one victim sustained minor injuries and another was pronounced deceased at the scene.
An extensive investigation revealed that Carlucci attempted to pass multiple vehicles by driving on the shoulder and struck the victim’s vehicle causing it to overturn. Excessive speed was determined to be a significant factor.
“Every action behind the wheel carries great responsibility. The Defendant’s choice to excessively speed and recklessly endanger those on the road needlessly took an innocent life and will cause a lifetime of heartbreak for the victim’s family,” said State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling. “Our office is committed to holding dangerous drivers accountable and ensuring safer roads for our community–because everyone deserves to make it home to their loved ones.”
Carlucci will remain held without bond while pending sentencing. He faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Mike McGraw prosecuted the case on behalf of the citizens of St. Mary’s County.
Corporal Jason Smith of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office was the lead investigator.
The Honorable Joseph Stanalonis presided over the case.
More details: https://www.somdnews.com/news/local...cle_c7ae72ef-cb36-434c-a01d-cda2da61a3bf.html
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CORRECTION: Name Correction in Vehicular Manslaughter Conviction Press Release
LEONARDTOWN, MD (March 26, 2025) – The Office of the State’s Attorney for St. Mary’s County issues the following correction to the press release dated March 24, 2025, regarding a vehicular manslaughter conviction.
The defendant’s correct name is Michael Anthony Carlucci, not Anthony Michael Carlucci as previously stated.
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UPDATE: Man Sentenced to Prison for Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash That Killed Mother of Four
LEONARDTOWN, MD (March 28, 2025) – State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Michael Anthony Carlucci, 50, of Waldorf, Maryland, has been sentenced to serve seven years in prison in connection with a multi-vehicle high-speed crash that claimed the life of a mother of four, Jaleisa Wilcox, 33, and injured another individual.
During the sentencing hearing, the State requested the maximum penalty of ten years in prison, despite the Maryland sentencing guideline range only calling for a sentence between three months and four years. Carlucci was sentenced to ten years in prison, with seven years of active incarceration. Upon release, he will be placed on five years of supervised probation with a special condition prohibiting him from operating a motor vehicle until further order of the Court.
“The heartbreaking tragedy of this case speaks to the critical need for responsible driving—and penalties that reflect the irreparable harm these crashes can cause. The profound loss felt by Jaleisa’s loved ones is a sobering reminder of the dangers posed by reckless drivers on the road,” said State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling. “Every time a driver gets behind the wheel, they make choices that affect not just their own fate, but also the lives of everyone around them. That responsibility should never be taken lightly.”
Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Michael McGraw prosecuted the case on behalf of the citizens of St. Mary’s County.
Corporal Jason Smith of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office was the lead investigator.
The Honorable Joseph Stanalonis presided over the case.
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