Man Convicted in Deadly Crash Faces New Charges for Driving on Suspended License

Melachi Brown was previously sentenced for a 2023 crash that killed 6 construction workers on the Baltimore Beltway.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Melachi Brown, who was convicted and sentenced for a 2023 crash that killed 6 construction workers on the Baltimore Beltway, was in court on Wednesday for allegedly driving on a suspended license while on probation. Brown is now facing new charges, further angering the family of one of the victims.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing challenges of holding repeat offenders accountable and the need for stronger measures to protect public safety, especially in high-risk areas like construction zones on major highways.

The details

Brown was pulled over in December for a broken taillight and admitted to driving without a license, stating he was just helping a friend go to McDonald's after leaving the hospital. The Baltimore County State's Attorney's Office has now added two additional counts of driving on a suspended license to Brown's case, which was postponed until March 12.

  • The fatal crash that killed 6 construction workers occurred in March 2023.
  • Brown took a plea deal in 2024 and was sentenced to prison for the 2023 crash.
  • Brown was pulled over and charged with driving on a suspended license on December 9, 2025.

The players

Melachi Brown

A driver convicted in a 2023 crash that killed 6 construction workers on the Baltimore Beltway, who is now facing new charges for allegedly driving on a suspended license while on probation.

James DiMaggio

The brother of Sybil DiMaggio, one of the 6 construction workers killed in the 2023 crash, who is suing the state of Maryland and the construction company, arguing they did not do enough to protect the workers.

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What they’re saying

“It has been almost three years now. It has been one delay after another. It has been one excuse after another.”

— James DiMaggio, Brother of Sybil DiMaggio

“I'm just pulling myself out of a dark hole from two years ago. And I promise you this right now, I wasn't trying to endanger anybody. I wasn't trying to do anything crazy.”

— Melachi Brown (WBAL-TV 11 News)

“Nobody went out to kill anybody. It's an accident. What I really want to say to people is, I just had to drive through that construction site. Slow down. People are still in and out of traffic. You could be sitting here doing the same thing I'm doing, upset that your sister, your wife, your loved one is dead now because somebody had to drive too fast.”

— James DiMaggio, Brother of Sybil DiMaggio

What’s next

Brown's case was postponed until March 12 after the Baltimore County State's Attorney's Office reviewed the case and decided two additional counts for driving on a suspended license were necessary.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges of holding repeat offenders accountable and the need for stronger measures to protect public safety, especially in high-risk areas like construction zones on major highways. It also underscores the lasting trauma and grief experienced by the families of victims in such tragic incidents.