Eden, MD – The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a pedestrian hit by a vehicle on Monday, December 4, 2023, leading to life-threatening injuries for Aaron Douglas III. Despite efforts to save him, Douglas was transferred to a medical facility.
Authorities were informed that the vehicle responsible for the collision had fled the scene. Following a search based on witness descriptions, a potential suspect vehicle was found and seized by the Princess Anne Police Department. The Crash Reconstruction Unit and Criminal Investigation Division were called in due to the severity of the incident, with investigations underway to determine charges.
In a recent update, the Grand Jury for Wicomico County indicted Catherine Ann Thornton in connection to this case. Thornton was apprehended on May 8, 2024, by Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office divisions and is currently held without bond at the local detention center. Thornton is considered innocent until proven otherwise as the legal process unfolds.