A Delmar man has been sentenced to in the case of a 2023 fatal hit-and-run crash that took place in Salisbury.
Graham Arthur, 43, was sentenced in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County on Jan. 15 to the maximum of 10 years in prison, with all but 6 years being suspended. The sentencing came after a plea hearing on Jan. 10, and Arthur was sentenced for failing to stop at scene involving death.
What happened in the fatal Salisbury hit-and-run incident
In July of 2023, Arthur was driving his vehicle on Ocean Gateway and struck the victim who was operating his three wheeled bicycle equipped with a visibility flag on the shoulder of the roadway, according to prosecutors. Arthur did not stop or render aid to the victim, but instead left the scene, per prosecutors. Two good Samaritans saw the victim and his bicycle on the shoulder and stopped and called emergency personnel, but the victim did not survive the injuries sustained in the collision.
The Salisbury Police Department began an investigation, and when a bulletin was placed on their Facebook page for information in February of 2024, an individual came forward with information that broke the case. SPD Officers were able to conduct interviews and obtain records that proved that Arthur owned and operated the uniquely painted vehicle at the time of the crash, and was driving in the area when the crash occurred. Evidence was also obtained showing his efforts to conceal the damage to his vehicle.
Upon his release, Arthur will be placed on three years of supervised probation with special conditions.
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