Severna Park Community Mourns Death of 14 Year Old High School Freshman Following E-Moto Crash

A 14 year old Severna Park High School freshman has passed away following a collision involving an electric motorbike and a pickup truck near the B&A Bike Trail in Severna Park, according to Anne Arundel County Police and school officials.

Ryan Beales, a freshman at Severna Park High School, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2026, from injuries sustained in the collision the previous evening.

According to the Anne Arundel County Police Department, Eastern District officers responded to the intersection of Robinson Road and Robinson Station Road at approximately 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, October 21, following reports of a collision involving an E-Moto and a pickup truck.

A preliminary investigation determined that the E-Moto was traveling southbound on the B&A Bike Trail when it entered Robinson Road and struck the side of a pickup truck traveling eastbound on Robinson Road.

Police identified the second vehicle as a Dodge Ram 1500 operated by a 49 year old Millersville man who reported no injuries.

The 14 year old E-Moto operator, identified by school officials as Ryan, was flown to an area hospital, where he later passed away from his injuries.

The Anne Arundel County Police Department's Crash Reconstruction Team is handling the investigation. Police have not announced any additional findings regarding the circumstances surrounding the collision.

In a letter dated Friday, October 23, Severna Park High School Principal Nathan Johnson informed families and staff of Ryan's passing, expressing profound sadness over the loss of a member of the school's Falcon family.

Although Ryan was in his first year at Severna Park High School, Mr. Johnson said he had quickly developed friendships and established himself as a positive presence throughout the school.

"He was a positive presence in our hallways, classrooms, and cafeteria, and he approached instruction with a positive attitude," Mr. Johnson wrote. "He was very supportive of our students with special needs, and he had a great smile."

School officials have been in contact with Ryan's family to offer support during this difficult time. Funeral arrangements had not been announced as of Friday.

According to Mr. Johnson, many students arrived at school Thursday already aware of the accident. School counselors and other Student Services personnel were available to assist students in processing their emotions. Additional support staff from throughout Anne Arundel County Public Schools were brought to the school Friday to provide further assistance.

Mr. Johnson also encouraged parents and guardians to speak openly with their children about the tragedy, emphasizing the importance of allowing young people to express their feelings and understand that grief is a natural response to loss.

"Children often learn how to process grief by watching the adults around them," Mr. Johnson wrote. "Expressing emotions in healthy ways can help children understand that sadness and grief are natural responses to loss."

Families needing additional assistance are encouraged to contact Severna Park High School. Support is also available outside school hours through the Anne Arundel County Crisis Warmline at 410-768-5522, which operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

As the Severna Park High School community mourns the loss of one of its youngest members, the words shared by Mr. Johnson offer a touching reminder of how meaningful a student's presence can become in such a short time.

Report Annapolis News extends its deepest condolences to Ryan's family, loved ones, classmates, teachers, and the entire Severna Park High School community during this heartbreaking time.