BALTIMORE — A Baltimore woman is voicing her anger towards Mayor Brandon Scott's administration, claiming they exploited her brother's tragic death to advocate for action on dirt bike regulations, only to fall silent afterward.
Archamy Webster's brother, Terrance Carter, 37, known as T.I., died in a collision involving his dirt bike and an SUV on May 5. The incident occurred at approximately 8:49 p.m. in the 3000 block of Liberty Heights Avenue, where Carter was pronounced dead at the scene by police.
Webster, reflecting on the circumstances surrounding her brother's death, stated, "The only law he broke was that he was on a motorbike." She criticized the driver of the SUV, who remained at the scene, noting that they crossed multiple lanes recklessly.
Despite his troubled past, Webster emphasized that Carter had been working to improve his life by mentoring youth in the community and advocating for positive change. "He was helping kids avoid the lifestyle that he had before," she said.
In the wake of Carter's death, Mayor Scott addressed the issue, acknowledging the family's pain and calling for a community dialogue on the dangers associated with dirt bikes. He indicated a willingness to explore legislative solutions and enhance police responses to address these concerns.
However, after being informed by community activists that the mayor would personally reach out to her, Webster has not received any communication from him or his office, despite her attempts to follow up.
Webster agrees on the need for improved safety measures regarding dirt bike riding in the city, expressing frustration over the lack of progress toward establishing a dedicated bike park, a proposal that has been in discussion for over seven years. "It is not safe at all," she stated, highlighting the risks involved for riders, drivers, and pedestrians alike.
As of the time of this report, inquiries to the mayor's office have gone unanswered.
Reported by HarborBeat based on WBFF (source).
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