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Motorcyclist Killed In Prince George’s County Crash, 42 Motorcyclist Killed In Prince George’s County Crash, 42
Motorcyclist Killed In Prince George’s County Crash, 42 A 42-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Prince George’s County over the weekend, police said. Leon Brandon Jr., of Clinton, was found critically injured as officers responded to the 7400 block of Old Alexandria Ferry Road around 3:45 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, according to the PGPD. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation is being led by the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit. Anyone with information is asked to call 301-731-4422.  

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by Valerie Musson
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Motorcycle Catches Fire In Maryland Crash At Busy Intersection; Two Injured Motorcycle Catches Fire In Maryland Crash At Busy Intersection; Two Injured
Motorcycle Catches Fire In Maryland Crash At Busy Intersection; Two Injured Two people were hospitalized with serious injuries after a crash in Montgomery County that left a motorcycle on fire Thursday afternoon, officials say. First responders were called to the intersection of Snouffer School Road and Centerway Road before 4:45 p.m. on Feb. 29, when a motorcyclist was struck by another vehicle and went up in flames. According to a Montgomery County Fire and EMS spokesperson, paramedics rushed two adults to the hospital - one with traumatic injuries - following the crash. During the investigation, the roadway was shut down on Snouffer School Road and Centerway Ro…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
'Die Hard' Motorcyclist 'Full Of Life' Dies In Crash: York Co. Coroner 'Die Hard' Motorcyclist 'Full Of Life' Dies In Crash: York Co. Coroner
'Die Hard' Motorcyclist 'Full Of Life' Dies In Crash: York Co. Coroner A 54-year-old motorcycle rider died at the scene of a crash on Friday, authorities say.  Troy L. Kahler was found still wearing his helmet when authorities arrived to find his motorcycle crashed into a tree in the 1000 block of Roth’s Church Road at 2:02 p.m. in Jackson Township, according to a release by the coroner's office. A passenger was on the motorcycle at the time of the crash but no information was shared about their condition.  Troy was pronounced dead at WellSpan York Hospital at 3:40 p.m. Friday, June 23, 2023, by Deputy Coroner Karen Frank and Deputy Coroner Trainee Jackie He…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Motorcyclist Struck Head-On Trying To Avoid Crash In MD Dies: State Police Motorcyclist Struck Head-On Trying To Avoid Crash In MD Dies: State Police
Motorcyclist Struck Head-On Trying To Avoid Crash In MD Dies: State Police Another motorcyclist was killed in Maryland after a head-on crash in Harford County. Anthony Taylor, 52, of Darlington, has been identified as the Harley-Davidson rider who was killed in a two-car crash on Route 1 in Street late in the afternoon on Tuesday, June 13. Taylor was airlifted to an area shock trauma center at approximately 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday after he was riding south on Route 1 when a Toyota Sienna traveling in the opposite direction crossed over into his lane for unknown reasons. Both drivers attempted to move into the shoulder to avoid colliding, leading to the fatal head-on…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Motorcyclist Killed In MD Crash Was In His 'True Happy Place' When He Died, Family Says Motorcyclist Killed In MD Crash Was In His 'True Happy Place' When He Died, Family Says
Motorcyclist Killed In MD Crash Was In His 'True Happy Place' When He Died, Family Says A family is in mourning after a family member who goes by many names was killed riding his beloved Harley-Davidson in Howard County over the weekend.  Charles Franklin Bailey, Jr., 63, was killed shortly before 1:45 a.m. on Sunday, June 4, when he lost control of his motorcycle and was struck head-on by a pick-up truck. "Our father Chuck, Chuckie, Chuckie Cheese was the greatest man. He touched so many peoples lives and has undoubtedly left a hole in all of our hearts," organizers of a GoFundMe campaign made for his family said. "His laughter and spirit will always be with us."  According…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Motorcyclist Killed In Head-On MD Crash Days After Birthday Motorcyclist Killed In Head-On MD Crash Days After Birthday
Motorcyclist Killed In Head-On MD Crash Days After Birthday A beloved biker who recently celebrated her 34th birthday in Anne Arundel County was killed in a crash on Sunday night while riding in Galesville, according to police. Glen Burnie resident Jennifer Lynn McDermott has been identified as the victim killed at approximately 9:30 p.m. in the 4500 block of Muddy Creek Road when she struck a pick-up truck head-on while attempting to pass another driver. Police say that McDermott was driving a 2022 Yamaha motorcycle south on the road when she attempted to pass another vehicle and was hit by a 2004 Toyota Tacoma begin driven by a 46-year-old Edgewa…

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by Zak Failla
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Motorcyclist Killed In Crash Outside Baltimore Shopping Center Motorcyclist Killed In Crash Outside Baltimore Shopping Center
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash Outside Baltimore Shopping Center A motorcyclist has died after colliding with a vehicle near a shopping center in Baltimore, authorities say. Officers were called to the scene after the 30-year-old motorcyclist crashed into a 2013 Chevy Equinox that was attempting to make a left turn on the 5600 block of The Alameda, around 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 5, according to Baltimore police. Medics rushed the 30-year-old motorcyclist to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later. The driver of the Equinox was not injured in the collision.  Crash team investigators are still investigating this inci…

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by Annie DeVoe
Obituaries
28-Year-Old York Native Killed In Motorcycle Crash: Coroner 28-Year-Old York Native Killed In Motorcycle Crash: Coroner
28-Year-Old York Native Killed In Motorcycle Crash: Coroner A 28-year-old York County man died at the scene of a crash early in the morning on Dec. 20, authorities say. Kenneth Hagens slide on an icy patch and crashing his motorcycle on the 1400 block of Camp Betty Washington Rd. at around 12:28 a.m. on Tuesday, according to a release by the York County coroner's office. Hagens died at the scene of the single-vehicle crash despit life-saving efforts, authorities explained later on Tuesday morning. This accidental death was caused by multiple blunt force trauma, according to the coroner's office. A routine toxicology test was performed. Additional…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Speeding Maryland Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing Into Back Of Work Van: Sheriff Speeding Maryland Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing Into Back Of Work Van: Sheriff
Speeding Maryland Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing Into Back Of Work Van: Sheriff Authorities in Maryland have released the name of a 31-year-old rider who was killed after crashing his motorcycle into the back of a white work van being driven by a Virginia man. In Calvert County, Waldorf resident Jesse Lee Wallace was killed shortly before 10:15 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, in Prince Frederick when he crashed into the van in the area of Solomons Island Road and Auto Drive. Upon arrival, members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office said that deputies located a white Chevrolet work van with rear-end damage and a “mangled red motorcycle.” The initial investigation deter…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Baltimore Motorcyclist Shared Riding Videos Hours Before Crash That Killed Him Baltimore Motorcyclist Shared Riding Videos Hours Before Crash That Killed Him
Baltimore Motorcyclist Shared Riding Videos Hours Before Crash That Killed Him A community is coming together to support the family of a man killed while riding his motorcycle, only hours after he posted videos of him on his bike, according to GoFundMe. Ryan Reece fatally struck a minivan around 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 11 while in the area of Renner Road and Leonardtown Road, according to The Baynet. DMV Posted by Ryaan Reece on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 Friends and family of Reece have since come together to try to raise money to support his loved ones after his passing, in hopes to cover any expenses related to the tragic accident. So far, nearly $7,000 has been …

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Killed In I-695 Maryland Crash Was Air Force Vet, 'Exceptional In Every Way' Motorcyclist Killed In I-695 Maryland Crash Was Air Force Vet, 'Exceptional In Every Way'
Motorcyclist Killed In I-695 Maryland Crash Was Air Force Vet, 'Exceptional In Every Way' A motorcyclist who died after being ejected from a three-wheel bike on I-695 over the weekend was a veteran of the US Air Force. Dundalk's Bernard James Moll, Jr., 65, was riding on the inner loop near Chesaco Avenue in Baltimore shortly before 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17 when he lost control and crashed into a concrete barrier, according to state police. "Its hard to forget someone; who gave you so much to remember." That was my cousin, Bernie Moll. We grew up together,... Posted by Theresa Marie Brown on Sunday, September 18, 2022 Troopers from the Maryland State Police Golden Ri…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Killed After Being Airlifted To Maryland Hospital, State Police Say Motorcyclist Killed After Being Airlifted To Maryland Hospital, State Police Say
Motorcyclist Killed After Being Airlifted To Maryland Hospital, State Police Say A motorcyclist from Virginia was killed and his passenger hospitalized after crashing while riding along a busy Maryland roadway, state police said. Richard Banning, 61, and his 69-year-old female passenger were both airlifted to Maryland hospitals after crashing at approximately 4:40 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15 in Worcester County. Troopers from the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack responded to the intersection of Route 50 and Route 610 in Berlin on Thursday afternoon when Banning was driving his Harley-Davidson motorcycle and was struck by a Nissan Rogue while trying to cross the roadw…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Baltimore Community Honors Fire Captain Killed In Horrific Crash On His Way To Work Baltimore Community Honors Fire Captain Killed In Horrific Crash On His Way To Work
Baltimore Community Honors Fire Captain Killed In Horrific Crash On His Way To Work The Baltimore Community is coming together to honor a Baltimore City Fire Captain who died following a horrific motorcycle accident earlier this month, officials state. The Baltimore Police Department was pictured honoring the late Baltimore City Fire Captain, Anthony J. Workman, who passed away the morning of Friday, Sept. 2, after being involved in a motorcycle accident on his way to work the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 31. Anthony J. Workman has diedBaltimore City Fire Chief (Twitter) The #BPD offers its heartfelt condolences to @BaltimoreFire and the family of Captain Anthony Work…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Baltimore City Fire Captain Dies After Motorcycle Crash Baltimore City Fire Captain Dies After Motorcycle Crash
Baltimore City Fire Captain Dies After Motorcycle Crash A Baltimore City Fire Captain has died, authorities say. Anthony J. Workman passed away the morning of Friday, Sept. 2, after being involved in a motorcycle accident on his way to work the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 31, announced the Baltimore City Fire Chief. "He was an outstanding First Responder that was a pillar of strength, love, & unity within #BCFD. He represented us well through the Honor Guard & many other ways. He will be missed", states Chief Ford. We are deeply saddened to inform you that Captain Anthony J. Workman passed away this morning. He was an outstanding Fir…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Ejected From Bike, Struck By Multiple Hit-Run Drivers In Maryland: State Police Motorcyclist Ejected From Bike, Struck By Multiple Hit-Run Drivers In Maryland: State Police
Motorcyclist Ejected From Bike, Struck By Multiple Hit-Run Drivers In Maryland: State Police A Washington, DC man was killed after being struck by multiple hit-and-run drivers when he lost control of his motorcycle and went down on a major Maryland roadway, state police said. Charles Noble, 43, was driving his Harley-Davidson at approximately 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 31 when he rolled the motorcycle over on I-495 and was struck by multiple unknown vehicles that did not remain at the scene, according to authorities. Troopers from the Forestville Barrack responded to the outer loop of Interstate-495 at MD Route 214 at approximately 11:10 p.m. on Wednesday night when there was a rep…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
DC Detective Sergeant ID'd As Victim In Fatal Motorcycle Crash DC Detective Sergeant ID'd As Victim In Fatal Motorcycle Crash
DC Detective Sergeant ID'd As Victim In Fatal Motorcycle Crash A Washington DC Detective Sergeant ejected from his motorcycle in a violent crash in Anne Arundel County over the weekend has died, authorities say. Lance Carney Andriani, 53, was thrown from his motorcycle after striking a 2019 Honda Accord that pulled out in front of him on Route 4 near Talbot Road around 9:45 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 27, according to Anne Arundel County police. Andriani was reportedly a Detective Sergeant for the Metropolitan Police Department, according to the DC Police Union.  He served with the MPD for 25 years.  The DC Police Union regrets to announce the passing o…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Maryland Motorcyclist Fighting For His Life After Being Ejected In Crash Maryland Motorcyclist Fighting For His Life After Being Ejected In Crash
Maryland Motorcyclist Fighting For His Life After Being Ejected In Crash A Maryland man is fighting for his life after being ejected from his motorcycle during a crash in Anne Arundel County, authorities say. Officers responded to the scene on southbound Route 4 and Talbot Road after reports of the crash around 9:45 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 27, according to Anne Arundel County police. Investigators determined that the driver of a 2019 Honda Accord was driving eastbound on the Talbot Road crossover and made a right turn onto southbound Route 4 in front of a 2022 Harley Davidson motorcycle. The 53-year-old motorcycle rider was unable to avoid hitting the Honda and wa…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
One Airlifted To Maryland Hospital After Motorcyclist Crashes Into Dump Truck: Reports One Airlifted To Maryland Hospital After Motorcyclist Crashes Into Dump Truck: Reports
One Airlifted To Maryland Hospital After Motorcyclist Crashes Into Dump Truck: Reports A motorcyclist is being airlifted in Maryland after crashing into a dump truck, according to multiple reports. At approximately 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24, first responders in Cecil County were called to a reported motorcycle accident on Pulaski Highway in Elkton, the reports state. Crews responded to the scene, where there was a reported crash between a motorcycle and dump truck, prompting police to call for an airlift for at least one person to be taken to an area trauma center. It is unclear what caused the crash, which tied up traffic in the area as it was investigated. No other …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Maryland Motorcyclist, 20, Killed By Car Turning At Intersection: Police Maryland Motorcyclist, 20, Killed By Car Turning At Intersection: Police
Maryland Motorcyclist, 20, Killed By Car Turning At Intersection: Police A 20-year-old motorcyclist was killed turning at a busy Maryland intersection, authorities announced. Severn resident Lucas Giovanni Ross was driving south on Telegraph Road at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9 in Severn facing a flashing yellow signal, while a Nottingham man in an Acura was traveling east on Buckingham Place facing a flashing red signal, according to police in Anne Arundel County. As the Acura attempted to turn left, it struck the Kawasaki motorcycle being driven by Ross. Ross was transported to an area trauma center, where he was later pronounced dead. The 40-y…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Maryland Motorcyclist Dies In Fatal Virginia Collision: Police Maryland Motorcyclist Dies In Fatal Virginia Collision: Police
Maryland Motorcyclist Dies In Fatal Virginia Collision: Police A motorcyclist died from his injuries after a crash in Fairfax, police said.Dexter White, 32, of Maryland was riding his motorcycle at around 3:30 p.m. on August 8, when he collided with another vehicle in the intersection of Chain Bridge Road and Eaton Place, according to the Fairfax City Police Department.  Both drivers were transported to a local Fairfax hospital, where White died of his injuries, officials said. The other driver reported only minor injuries, police said. Anyone with more information about this incident should call 703-385-7964.

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by AJ Goldbloom
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'Respectful, Soft-Spoken' Former Police Officer Killed In Maryland Motorcycle Crash 'Respectful, Soft-Spoken' Former Police Officer Killed In Maryland Motorcycle Crash
'Respectful, Soft-Spoken' Former Police Officer Killed In Maryland Motorcycle Crash A former police officer from Cleveland was killed after losing control of his motorcycle on a Maryland highway and getting ejected from the bike, authorities announced. Shaun Vincent Thomas, 44, of Cleveland, Ohio, was killed at approximately 9 a.m. on I-270 in Frederick County while he was riding with a group of motorcyclists in the area of Doctor Perry Road in Ijamsville. The preliminary investigation by Maryland State Police detectives determined that a group of motorcycles was traveling north no the interstate when Thomas’ 2011 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide motorcycle began to wobb…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Fatal Motorcycle Crash, Police Directing Wrong-Way Traffic Makes Chaotic Night On ICC: Reports Fatal Motorcycle Crash, Police Directing Wrong-Way Traffic Makes Chaotic Night On ICC: Reports
Fatal Motorcycle Crash, Police Directing Wrong-Way Traffic Makes Chaotic Night On ICC: Reports Police directed drivers in the opposite direction after a motorcyclist struck the back of a police cruiser and died on the Intercounty Connector (ICC) Thursday, July 14, WUSA9 reports. The Montgomery County police officer was heading west in his marked patrol car when he was struck by a motorcyclist traveling at a "high rate of speed" around 7:30 p.m., MoCo Police Spokeswoman Shiera Goff said. The motorcyclist was ejected from his bike and pronounced dead on scene, while the officer was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The ICC was closed between Georgia Avenue…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Injured After Crashing Into Wooded Area In Maryland: Reports Motorcyclist Injured After Crashing Into Wooded Area In Maryland: Reports
Motorcyclist Injured After Crashing Into Wooded Area In Maryland: Reports A motorcyclist suffered traumatic injuries after crashing into a wooded area in Cecil County, officials announced. First responders responded to a stretch of Mechanics Valley Road in North East near the intersection of Deans Lane at approximately 9:45 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6, according to the Cecil County Sheriff’s Office. The rider lost control and crashed - possibly due to a deer in the roadway - before ending up in a nearby wooded area, they said. Investigators did not release the motorcyclist's name or age. Following the crash, Mechanicsville Valley Road was closed between Bouchell…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Sheriff's Office IDs Motorcyclist Killed In Maryland Crash Sheriff's Office IDs Motorcyclist Killed In Maryland Crash
Sheriff's Office IDs Motorcyclist Killed In Maryland Crash A 42-year-old Maryland man died in Calvert County after colliding with a driver from Virginia and getting ejected from his custom-made Harley-Davidson motorcycle, police said. Dunkirk resident Paul Preston Gibson, II was riding north on Route 4 in St. Leonard at 9:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 3, when he collided with a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander being driven by Roanoke, Virginia resident Enola Gabrielle Bates, 23, near the intersection of Route 765 (the south entrance to St. Leonard Road), according to authorities. Members of the Calvert County Sheriff's office responded to the side-swipe collisi…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Police ID Motorcyclist Killed In I-695 Dump Truck Crash Police ID Motorcyclist Killed In I-695 Dump Truck Crash
Police ID Motorcyclist Killed In I-695 Dump Truck Crash The victim in a fatal hit and run motorcycle incident in Baltimore has been identified as a Milford Mill man. Khary Tier Williams, 46 was operating a 2008 Suzuki motorcycle when he was allegedly struck by a dump truck pulling out of a construction site on the outer loop of I-695 at the I-70 exit around 11:45 p.m., Thursday, June 16, according to Maryland State Police. Investigators believe that Williams attempted to lay down the motorcycle to avoid hitting the dump truck but unfortunately was subsequently struck and pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the dump truck failed to remai…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Baltimore Motorcyclist, 33, Killed In Anne Arundel Crash Baltimore Motorcyclist, 33, Killed In Anne Arundel Crash
Baltimore Motorcyclist, 33, Killed In Anne Arundel Crash A Baltimore motorcyclist was killed after being ejected from his bike in a multiple vehicle collision in Anne Arundel County Thursday, May 19, authorities said. Shane Tyler Rider, 31, was heading south on Richie Highway on his Kawasaki motorcycle when he struck a northbound Toyota Camry turning left in front of him onto Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard, around 4:20 p.m., according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department.  Rider was pronounced dead at the scene, while a passenger in the Toyota was hospitalized with non life-threatening injuries.

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Baltimore County Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing Into Guardrail: Police Baltimore County Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing Into Guardrail: Police
Baltimore County Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing Into Guardrail: Police A motorcyclist who struck a guardrail on Harford Road has died, authorities say. Donald French, 34, lost control of his Harley Davidson after he failed to negotiate a left turn while traveling south on Harford Road around 9:30 p.m., Thursday, May 12, according to Baltimore County Police. The crash is under investigation. 

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist, 22, Killed On Baltimore National Pike Motorcyclist, 22, Killed On Baltimore National Pike
Motorcyclist, 22, Killed On Baltimore National Pike A 22-year-old motorcyclist died in a crash on Baltimore National Pike late Tuesday, May 2, authorities said. Joseph Blackwell was struck by a 2008 Acura TL making a left turn onto the highway going west around 10:15 p.m., Baltimore County police said. Blackwell, who was heading in the opposite direction, was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. The Baltimore County Police Crash Team continues working to determine all of the factors that contributed to this crash.

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by Cecilia Levine