SNOW HILL, MD - Tyler Mailloux has taken a plea deal in the 2022 death of 14-year-old Gavin Knupp.
Mailloux’s jury trial was set to begin on Monday, March 3. During an over-seven-hour motions hearing on February 25, however, Mailloux pleaded guilty to one felony count out of 17 various misdemeanors and felonies he faced in Worcester County Circuit Court.
Mailloux pleaded guilty to felony “failure to remain at the scene of an accident resulting in death, having known or should reasonably have known that the accident might result in the death of another person and death actually occurred to another.”
Gavin Knupp, 14, was killed over two years ago in a hit-and-run crash near Berlin. His death sent shockwaves through Delmarva, with neighbors across the peninsula and his family demanding both answers and justice.
Mailloux admitted to driving the car that fatally struck Gavin Knupp on July 11, 2022. He has waived his right to a jury trial Tuesday, and his pretrial release has been revoked. He was handcuffed in court. His sentencing is currently scheduled for March 19 at 9:30 a.m.
Mailloux faces a maximum of 10 years behind bars. State prosecutors are currently recommending the 10-year sentence with all but 3 years and 227 days suspended.
This is a developing story and will be updated.