September 23rd, 2025 by WCBC Radio

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced that  a Pennsylvania man has been charged in connection with a fatal utility vehicle accident on Deep Creek Lake earlier this year.  Ricky A. Wise, 59, of Mount Pleasant, faces multiple criminal and traffic charges, including negligent manslaughter with a vehicle, negligent homicide by motor vehicle while under the influence, homicide with a motor vehicle while impaired, driving while under the influence of alcohol and driving while impaired by alcohol. The Feb. 22 crash led to the death of David T. Linsenbigler, 58, of Greensburg, Pennsylvania.  Wise was charged via criminal summons on Aug. 8 and is scheduled to stand trial in Garrett County District Court on Oct. 7. If convicted on all charges, he could face a maximum sentence of 12 years in prison.