Severn Man Charged in Fatal Silver Spring Crash

Andrew Joe Machinjiri faces negligent manslaughter charges after a collision that killed a 28-year-old driver.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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A 25-year-old man from Severn, Maryland has been charged with negligent manslaughter and other traffic offenses following a fatal collision in Silver Spring in February 2025. The crash involved a dump trailer operated by Machinjiri and a Kia Seltos driven by 28-year-old Jiwon Kim, who was killed in the incident.

Why it matters

Traffic fatalities remain a major public safety concern, especially in densely populated areas like Silver Spring. This case highlights the need for heightened driver awareness and responsibility, as well as potential policy changes around commercial vehicle operation and oversight.

The details

According to police, Machinjiri was operating a Freightliner tractor trailer when he collided with Kim's northbound Kia at the intersection of Norbeck Road and Layhill Road. The force of the impact caused the dump trailer to drag Kim's vehicle several hundred feet before coming to a stop. Investigators from the Collision Reconstruction Unit determined that Machinjiri was at fault in the accident.

  • The incident occurred around 12:48 p.m. on Friday, February 14, 2025.
  • Machinjiri was processed and released on a $1,000 bond following the crash.

The players

Andrew Joe Machinjiri

A 25-year-old man from Severn, Maryland who was charged with negligent manslaughter and other traffic offenses related to the fatal collision.

Jiwon Kim

A 28-year-old driver who was killed when his Kia Seltos was struck by Machinjiri's dump trailer in Silver Spring.

Montgomery County Police

The law enforcement agency that investigated the crash and filed charges against Machinjiri.

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services

The emergency responders who arrived at the scene of the crash but were unable to save Jiwon Kim.

Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU)

The investigative team within the Montgomery County Police that determined Machinjiri was at fault in the fatal accident.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Machinjiri to remain out on bond as the legal proceedings continue.

The takeaway

This tragic case underscores the need for heightened commercial vehicle safety standards and driver accountability to prevent future fatal crashes on Maryland's roads.