Not shocking. Their other location did $3,000 worth of damage to my wife's car when one of their employees floored her Jeep when moving it to the drying area. It hit another car but fortunately no one was injured. They tried to tell her it was a defect with her car, not the fact that the driver hit the gas pedal too hard. When AACO PD showed up the workers scattered and the owners said they had no idea where the employee who was driving went. Officers later found the guy in their manager's office.

This was sooo scary and unfortunate ...me my mother and daughter were in the lobby area...and what I found comforting in the midst of this drama was how the customers came together to assist and console and support the victims of this scenario....I hope Annapolis Patch keeps us updated on the man getting back to good health and hope maritime rethinks the layout of their business as well as makes sure they are in compliance with their employees handling vehicle opperations...feel really sorry for the boy who drove that car too....

Kevin the victim of todays human error accident is fighting for his life at U of Md shock trauma. The car wash remained open after this tragedy. I am Kevin's brother and it is 730 pm. They are still working on my brother. Does anyone know the managers / owners name that thought best to keep this public danger open? I would like a word with this person. Please pray for Kevin.

I hope they check the brakes on that vehicle. It was most likely human error, but GM has had a lot of issues with corroded/rusted brake lines and NTSB has been studying the issue for more than a year. GM asserts that brake failure will not occur without advance warning, specifically a warning light on the dashboard. From my own experience, there was no warning light and the brakes failed suddenly and completely on my vehicle twice. My neighbor had the same experience two weeks ago and was unable to stop at an intersection. My cousin had that problem last month. It might be unrelated in this instance, but if you have a truck made by GM, for your own safety, have someone examine the metal brake lines.

No brakes could not have caused it. Without the gas, the vehicle would likely lack force to go through all of that. Possible mashing the gas, instead of the brake, or thinking the vehicle was in reverse instead of drive. Regardless of what happened, I don't think the business is a public danger. Accidents do happen. If the place was well known of being a danger, Kevin would not have been there, I would guess.

My prayers are with the family of the man who was injured.

My car was damaged there as well about a year ago. They, including the manager were very rude and tried to tell me that they did nothing wrong and that my car's drivers seat was damaged before I went there. One would think I would have noticed since I was sitting on that seat when I drove there. Take pictures of your car every time before you go there! If something happens, they will not take responsibility but keep backing up each others lies.

My children and I were there today and watched the whole incident as we were the next car in line to be washed.....our hearts and prayers go out to all involved.......especially Kevin......he has been in our thoughts all day and I was on line just now to get an update as to his treatment........thank you, Michael, for the update.....I will share this with my kids as they were crying seeing your brother and what happened ......again, our continued prayers .........

Accidents do not just happen, they are caused...
I hope and pray for the victim of this causation..

Kevin is in my prayers tonight.

Accident is without intent or planning, which I'm sure there was none. They do happen, regardless of what caused it; the definition is what it is. While there may be errors or irresponsibility that can occur, an accident is a part of life. In America, though, we always look to arrest / sue / destroy / blame something or someone to a higher than reasonable level of situation. Sad we can say we pray but forget to forgive.

Kevin and his family are in my prayers. I was just feet away from him when he was hit and did everything I could to help until the ambulance got there. I have not been able to stop thinking about him and hope we hear news that he is recovering and is going to be ok.

Kevin is the brother of a dear friend of ours and he is still in critical condition and fighting for his life. I just want to thank all of you for praying for him. Please continue to pray, i truly believe your prayers are helping!

I've known Kevin for a long time and he his a great person so crazy to here something like this happened. Please give Kevin our best from myself and mother Jane . Still remember the day he handed me The keys to his e30 m3 when I bought it. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help. Hope all these thoughts and prayers help him pull through this .

They really stayed open after this horrible accident? I will boycott this establishment and hope others do he same. I know girls that work there and have has stories about the lack of responsibiltlity, training and overall maturity of the staff.

I would think that several heavy duty concrete filled metal posts should be installed to protect customer waiting areas from such a threat. If such an accident is to be expected, then why wouldn't such a business install the same protections that other facility designs employ to barricade against run away vehicles?

Thnks for updates about Kevin i was there when it happened and my prayers are with Kevin and his family. i am also praying for the young man who was driving the car. Spoke with him briefly and he was very distraught. He said the car just jumped when he shifted it to drive. Im thankful he was able to stop the vehicle from going any further. Thanks for the update Michael my family and I will keep praying

My car was damaged there as well and it took a lawsuit to get reimbursed. I also heard about the staff stealing from the cars too.

I was involved in an automobile accident outside of the Meritime parking lot last year due to the long line extending out onto Rt. 2. Prior to that I had an item stolen from my car by one of the cleaners. I cancelled my membership there because of the lines.

wow!  when I read about the accident, my heart just broke for Michael and his family.  As I read the comments to get an update, I was appalled to see people use Kevin's tragic accident as a platform for their own agenda.  Shame on you Amy, Mike, Michelle Deckman, Rob, and Candace Ann Turner.  Michael, I will continue praying for your brother's life and his family!

I wish the injured man , kevin , a speedy recovery. I have stopped going to that car wash because of the car handlers.BTW Becky.....Maybe Michele ,Rob, Amy,and the others you mentioned don't know Kevin,but have had a story about that place. Kevin is the important part of the story,but the carwash is a part of the story,so get off it.

I just moved from Rockville and a couple of years ago a similar incident happened at a car wash there. It turned out that the car malfunctioned. So don't be so quick to condemn.

Praying that Kevin will recover and - this is a terrible accident.
Sarah

My prayers are also with this man and hope he makes a full recovery. My daughter was also there within a few feet of him at the time. She was distraught over the accident as well, but I thank god she was able to get out of the way. I can only imagine what this family must be going through. I also feel for the kid that was driving....... I hope they both come out of this OK.

I was sitting right infront of this man at one of the tables when he was hit. It sounded like one of the tables had been flipped over as i turned around i saw the car hit him and he went through the glass and then i started running because it was so close. I have never been so scared in my entire life. I thought about him all day and i hope and pray for a successful recovery. My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family.

First of all, Beck Thompson is correct. This is about Kevin and his family, your few and far in-between damages to your vehicles have nothing to do with the tragic malfunctioning of this one, this was an accident, ACCIDENT. We are all praying for this man as you should be too.

Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers Kevin, for your speedy recovery.
Mark

I know the owners of the car wash personally. They are good caring citizens. What a tragedy... I am praying for Kevin and his family... But I feel it is bad form to trash the car wash until further investigation.

Oh my….....so sad...this family is in my prayers.........I have never been to this car wash……… my husband has a membership there it scares me all the time that he goes. The lines on Rt 2 are so dangerous. I have barley avoided accidents just driving by. Twice now mysterious spots have shone up on his leather back seat. No way to prove it......they need to make some changes there. I think they should be shut down and investigated on all fronts....they sure charge enough to be me efficient and certainly safer.

I, too, have great concerns over the Police overlooking the long lines on Route 2 from this car wash, an accident waiting to happen. I have not used this car wash because of the long lines on Route 2, suppose other businesses were to try this, the Police are setting a president in allowing this to happen. Too bad Kevin had to be seriously injured to bring this to the forefront. My prayers are with Kevin and wish him a speedy recovery.

This poor gentleman, but I'm going to have to agree with some of the individual's posting comments. This is not a time to bash individuals or the business how many times does this sort of thing happen at gas stations, the poor driving that vehicle must already feel horrible. What do long lines along route 2 have anything to do with the accident that even occurred? Was it on the highway I was under the impression the ACCIDENT happened on their property. That being said I also am family friends with the owner and his family they are good people and for people to bash them when no investigation has been done is completely far fetched . What if there was a problem with the vehicle? Whatever the case may be people using this blog to talk about money being stollen and other personal issues is horrible. This is about Kevin and his family... Your in our prayers.

Could never have said it better mysel Matthew Garland

Is there any updates about how Kevin is doing?

I've know kevin for over a decade he's been a friend of mine since i got in the car business its a shame what happened my heart goes out to him and his wife,lets pray for him and keep are heads up and pray he comes thru it's unfortunate everyone mentioned the car washes how bad the business is how bad gm vehicles are so fkn sad u people r fked up in the heads the only important issue rt now is Kevin's well being people in this, world is messed up we love u kev!!

I was not there for the accident; however, I am close friends with someone who was. After hearing the news of this tragedy I was appalled. After reading the comments on this posting, I am disgusted. Claims of damage to your vehicle? Rude gestures about the staff? RACIST assumptions about the legality of its employees? This is how our community comes together in times of despair? I have been going to Maritime for a while now and the staff is always EXTREMELY polite, they are very friendly and willing to help in any way possible. Not to mention the employees that work there all seem somewhat young and they all I'm sure have access to these comments. Think about how your making these kids feel when I can bet half of them are traumatized. Do any of you honestly think the people who work there are so black hearted that they do not have any sense of compassion for this man suffering? I'm ashamed to be apart of a community that is so selfish and petty when there is a man who is fighting for his life! And as many of you that are upset that this establishment re-opened, I have been there on many occassions when people have been complaining that they were closed. For the people who are genuinely concerned for this man, keep praying. However, if a member of my family was in the hospital I surely wouldnt be on a social media website posting comments. Keep fighting Kevin.

This could happen anywhere, because it happened at Maritime does not inquire that it is a bad business and certainly does not mean it was their fault. Accidents happen. Using this blog to post your personal issues and complaints with the wash is out of hand. The line out in the road- which is no longer ever there because of the remodeling- has nothing to do with a malfunction at the front of the building. Also the nationality and attitudes of the staff has absolutely nothing to do with what happened. If Maritime was such an awful place to be Kevin, and everyone else, would not have been there. This accident was very tragic and unfortunate.Kevin is in my prayers and I hope he gets well very soon.

I agree with Matthew above. Let's wait until the investigation is complete before throwing stones. Let's focus our good thoughts on Kevin's full recovery. I was there a couple of days before the accident and found the recent reconfiguration did eliminate the back-up on route 2.. I could be wrong, but perhaps those who made the route 2 backup comments haven't been there since the reconfiguration. I have always been treated with respect by every employee...especially the Latino workers Frank (commented above), most of whom, if not all, are probably legal green card holders...who, unlike the decendents of those who came over on the Mayflower, actually are willing to work. Rick

How could they not have closed? They close for weather but can't close when someone was almost killed. I have known Kevin for 8 years and this is a very sad day that so far has been handled poorly. Richard

Okay…… Say Maritime Autowash did close, would that change anything. Kevin, a Maritime Autowash customer depended on this establishment to keep his car clean. Kevin, nor Maritime, I am sure, never once thought a terrible accident like this would have ever happened. I have never used the establishment, but I am a political figure who has supported this Carwash. This accident is terrible, but like most things, it was an accident. Over 85% of the population has or will be in an accident in their lifetime. Please, as you go to work in the morning, count how many accidents you make during your day. If you make one, then stop this malicious attack on Maritime Autowash. All business has insurance for this reason. Though there will probably be no conclusion to this accident, I am sure Maritime will expedite a resolution. They don't do the amount of business they do because they are bad people, but because they know what customer service and satisfaction is all about. Give Maritime the chance to resolve this accident. If i don't feel they have, which I am sure they will, then I will stop supporting them.

Are there any updates on Kevin? Been keeping him and his family in our thoughts and prayers...

I have a feeling many many years ago- when establishment opened- that the owner and staff had not one idea of how popular this car wash would be, hence the remodeling that just took place??? To prevent accidents of people sitting in line on route two??? The one that happened was very unexpected and very unfortunate. How can you be so quick to assume the staff is anything but concerned and worrying for this poor man? A face that they see SO often as a customer? The majority of you are acting as if maritime is out to intentionally hurt their customers, every time I have visited the car wash I have been nothing but satisfied with the jobs they do and impressed by their customer service. Don't be so quick to disrespect and belittle this company and it's employees, this is a time where we all need to come together and pray for Kevin and hope for nothing more than a speedy, and successful recovery. Not hope for the downfall of this great business. Any updates on Kevin?

He is still living

First and foremost, my thoughts and prayers go out to Kevin and his family. I hope he makes a speedy recovery. As for the rest of the posts here, just about everyone of them is right in some way if you think about it. Mainly in part because they are everyone's personal opinion. For those that are saying : "why should Maritime have closed and how could people bash them", if that were one of your loved ones, you would all be singing a different tune. For those that say there could have been something mechanically wrong with the car, well that could be possible, but honestly every time I have been to places like car washes or even dealerships, the lot attendants treat the cars like they are rentals LOL. So from my past experience I would venture to say that it was the lot attendants fault more so than the car malfunctioning. I sincerely hope that Kevin recovers quickly....

I've know Kevin for about 10+ years thru the car business, horrible to hear this and hope he recovers!! Me and my family pray for his health!! We shouldn't all bash only the car wash but maby look into the city for allowing the design, location, and safety of the business to operate in the manner it does!! The owner Dave didn't seem too upset when I saw him driving around in his Maserati the other day though....

How is Kevin?

Just to let you know, the car wash a waste of money and time. I go to wash haus in Edgewater, MD now because you drive your own car through. They do not drive the car. My friend had this mirror and bumper ripped off during the car wash at maritime. I have been told that he uses a guy off Industrial Rd in Annapolis for his repairs and he jacked up his car causing $5,000-$10,000 in damage. A car wash is a car wash but bad service and tearing up cars is NOT A PART OF DOING BUSINESS.

Okay, it's Friday, do we have an update on Kevin? I hope and pray for a recovery.

Kevin from what I know still is at shock trauma.
I think it is a completely legitimate question to wonder why the car wash wasn't closed AT ALL...at any point. Did the police investigate (like they would a traffic accident)? Did they interview the owner? Was the manager on site interviewed? Did they impound the car? I think as a community we should find out the answers to these questions and put pressure on the appropriate authorities so this horrible accident doesn't happen to someone else. We should do it for Kevin and EVERYONE involved.
I have no doubt that all the people who have posted here are well intentioned and genuinely worried about Kevin and everyone involved. People just express it in different ways. Why can’t this be a good time for all of us to come together, instead of bicker about how someone expressed themselves, and make a difference? If we all care, let’s contact authorities, press… anyone, and figure out how we can band together and prevent such a horrible thing from happening again. It is not a witch hunt. It’s just a right to investigate the circumstances and figure out a solution so this will never repeat itself.
If anyone agrees with this...let's get a discussion going.
Kevin we are all praying for you!

The carwash was closed for almost 5 hours after the incident so that all of the things listed in the above comment could be done. The police questioned witnesses and employees and did their job. It was an accident.. Sometimes bad things happen to good people. I'm sure all of the people involved feel terrible and I'm sure the owner is taking all of the necessary steps to ensure that something like that never happens again.

Hi Rebecca, thanks for the response. Witnesses here on the blog state that it wasn't closed, (not sure who has the facts correct or not) so I think we as citizens should make sure that all is being done to investigate and to prevent this from happening again. I understand somewhat your cliche and cold statement that, "sometimes bad things happen to good people". I think that’s a bit insensitive however. Why not make sure it doesn't happen again? Why not make sure that everything is being done in the investigation? If everything is being done and/or has been done as you suggest than no harm done. I certainly don’t think we should chalk this up as ‘another accident…they happen you know.’ Again, it is not a witch hunt, it is our right to know what is the outcome of the investigation and to assure that something like this will never happen again. So again, if anyone has some ideas on how to gain information regarding this, let’s get a discussion going. We’re not looking to blame anyone for this unfortunate accident…we’re only looking to make absolute sure that history won’t repeat itself and to make sure all necessary safety precautions and regulations are in place. Let’s do it for all the parties involved.

Kevin and his family continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Hope to hear good news soon of his condition.

I am Kevin's Uncle. The primary immediate concern is for Kevin's welfare ... everything else is secondary. To that end pray fro him. Scondarily, we live in a counrty where individual responsibility is a hallmark. Whoever is responsible for this tragic event, and asuredly someone is, needs to be held accountable. Whether it is incompetence, negligence, wanton disregard for the safety of others, mismanagement, an event of this magnitude cannot be written off to "well accidents just happen." Not only must Kevin be appropriately compensated, and the responsible person(s) penalized, but the final outcome should create a safe invironment at this business.

Kevin's friends at Passport BMW are very concerned about his condition. Does anybody have an update for us?

Praise God! Thank you for the update.