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Virginia Motorcyclist Identified After Fatal Harley Crash: Sheriff Virginia Motorcyclist Identified After Fatal Harley Crash: Sheriff
Virginia Motorcyclist Identified After Fatal Harley Crash: Sheriff A biker has been identified as the motorcyclist killed in a weekend crash in Virginia, the sheriff’s office said. Deputies were called to the 5800 block of Stubbs Bridge Road around 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, for a single-vehicle collision, according to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators said a 2018 Harley-Davidson driven by Robert Waltz, 65, of Spotsylvania, left the roadway, slammed into several trees, and came to a stop. Waltz was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin has been notified, the sheriff’s office confirmed. “The crash remains under investigatio…
Maryland Biker Killed Days After Warning Others To 'Look Twice' For Motorcycles Maryland Biker Killed Days After Warning Others To 'Look Twice' For Motorcycles
Maryland Biker Killed Days After Warning Others To 'Look Twice' For Motorcycles Days after posting a warning message about motorcycle safety on social media, Dennis Ellis found himself the victim of a fatal Maryland crash. The 65-year-old Berlin resident was identified as the motorcyclist killed in a two-vehicle crash in Worcester County on Wednesday morning.  According to Maryland State Police, shortly after 10:15 a.m. on Aug. 27, troopers were called to a stretch of US Route 50 at Inlet Isle Lane, where there was a reported crash involving a motorcyclist who was critically injured. Ellis was reportedly riding west on Route 50, attempting to go through the inter…
PG County Motorcyclist, 21, Killed In I-495 Crash With Work Truck, State Police Say PG County Motorcyclist, 21, Killed In I-495 Crash With Work Truck, State Police Say
PG County Motorcyclist, 21, Killed In I-495 Crash With Work Truck, State Police Say A 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed in an I-495 crash with a commercial vehicle in Prince George's County, according to Maryland State Police. Upper Marlboro resident Camron Amirion Stroud has been identified by investigators as the rider who was involved in a crash and later died at the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center. The crash was reported shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23 in the southbound lanes of the interstate near the ramp to Saint Barnabas Road in Fort Washington. Investigators said Stroud was riding a Suzuki motorcycle south on I-495 when he coll…
Maryland Dad’s Dream Motorcycle Trip Ends In Nightmare Crash 1,200 Miles From Home Maryland Dad’s Dream Motorcycle Trip Ends In Nightmare Crash 1,200 Miles From Home
Maryland Dad’s Dream Motorcycle Trip Ends In Nightmare Crash 1,200 Miles From Home What began as a cross-country motorcycle adventure for a group of Maryland friends took a devastating turn when one rider, John Dant, was seriously injured in a crash and left stranded nearly 1,200 miles from home. Dant and six friends left Maryland on July 25 for “the motorcycle trip of a lifetime,” his friends said, though it took an unexpectedly tragic turn.  The initial plan was to ride through Yellowstone National Park, the Grand Tetons, and eventually make it to Sturgis for the 85th Anniversary Rally. GoFundMe But on the morning of July 28, “while leaving Lincoln, Nebraska, Jo…
Motorcyclist Killed In Head-On Crash With BMW In Maryland, Police Say Motorcyclist Killed In Head-On Crash With BMW In Maryland, Police Say
Motorcyclist Killed In Head-On Crash With BMW In Maryland, Police Say A weekend ride ended in tragedy when a motorcyclist lost control and slammed into a BMW along a Maryland roadway, police confirmed. The victim, 30-year-old Patrick Adam Smith of Bowie, was killed in the crash, which was reported around 6:15 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, near the 22000 block of New Hampshire Avenue in Brookeville, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. Investigators said Smith was heading north on New Hampshire Avenue on his black 2006 Triumph Rocket III when, for reasons still under investigation, he lost control and collided with a silver 2013 BMW 128i travel…
Harley Slammed Into Parked Car, Killing Motorcyclist In DMV, Police Say Harley Slammed Into Parked Car, Killing Motorcyclist In DMV, Police Say
Harley Slammed Into Parked Car, Killing Motorcyclist In DMV, Police Say A Virginia motorcyclist died overnight after losing control of his bike and slamming into a parked car in Prince William County, police said. Gary Virgil Teman was riding a 2016 Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide — without a proper license  when he failed to make a turn and crashed off Dale Boulevard in Woodbridge, authorities said on Wednesday, Aug. 6. Officers responded to the area of Dale Blvd. and Greenwood Dr. around 1:41 a.m., according to Prince William County Police Department Public Information Officer Renee Carr. Teman had just passed through the intersection with Greenwood Dri…
Maryland Man’s Body Crushed In Devastating Motorcycle Wreck: 'Feels Like A Bad Dream' Maryland Man’s Body Crushed In Devastating Motorcycle Wreck: 'Feels Like A Bad Dream'
Maryland Man’s Body Crushed In Devastating Motorcycle Wreck: 'Feels Like A Bad Dream' A Maryland man faces a long and painful road to recovery after a devastating motorcycle crash left him with catastrophic injuries. Alex Wisniewski was riding his motorcycle to work on the morning of Saturday, July 26, when he was hit by a car, according to his fiancée and friends.  He was airlifted to shock trauma for treatment and evaluation of critical traumatic injuries leaving him facing an arduous recovery. Wisniewski sustained an extraordinary list of injuries, including a broken tibia and fibula in his right leg, both wrists were broken, a broken collarbone, broken ribs, a brok…
Motorcyclist Crushed In Maryland T-Bone Crash Suffers Life-Changing Injuries Motorcyclist Crushed In Maryland T-Bone Crash Suffers Life-Changing Injuries
Motorcyclist Crushed In Maryland T-Bone Crash Suffers Life-Changing Injuries Kevin Peters suffered life-changing injuries doing what he loves — riding his motorcycle — and now faces a long road to recovery after being struck by an SUV in Maryland. In late June, Peters was riding his motorcycle northbound on Route 40 through Edgewood when a driver in a Lincoln Navigator made a U-turn and t-boned him, according to his sister, Sammy Peters.  His bike was crushed and had to be mechanically removed from his body. The crash left Peters with catastrophic injuries.  His family said he sustained a fractured skull and epidural hematoma, an open fracture of his tib…
Motorcyclist Thrown From Bike, Airlifted With Life-Threatening Injuries After Crash: Sheriff Motorcyclist Thrown From Bike, Airlifted With Life-Threatening Injuries After Crash: Sheriff
Motorcyclist Thrown From Bike, Airlifted With Life-Threatening Injuries After Crash: Sheriff A Virginia man was flown to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after slamming his motorcycle into a curb in Stafford County and being thrown from his bike, authorities said. Deputies were called to the area of Garrisonville Road and Furnace Road around 8:19 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, where they found a mangled motorcycle and its 36-year-old driver from Front Royal who was ejected from his ride, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. Bystanders rushed to help the rider before first responders arrived and performed life-saving measures, officials said. He was airlifted to…
Motorcyclist Killed On I-495; Bike Traveled Nearly A Mile: State Police (DEVELOPING) Motorcyclist Killed On I-495; Bike Traveled Nearly A Mile: State Police (DEVELOPING)
Motorcyclist Killed On I-495; Bike Traveled Nearly A Mile: State Police (Developing) A motorcyclist died after a violent crash along I-495 in Fairfax County on Monday afternoon, Virginia State Police confirmed. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. on July 21, on the westbound lanes of I-495 near Telegraph Road, VSP spokesperson Matthew Demlein said. “A motorcycle, traveling westbound, collided with a guardrail,” Demlein said on Monday night. “The rider suffered serious injuries and succumbed to those injuries at an area hospital.” After hitting the guardrail, the motorcycle continued down the interstate for nearly a mile, investigators said. Troopers say a possible medical…
Motorcyclist Killed In High-Speed Crash On I-695 In Maryland, Police Say Motorcyclist Killed In High-Speed Crash On I-695 In Maryland, Police Say
Motorcyclist Killed In High-Speed Crash On I-695 In Maryland, Police Say A Towson man was killed in a violent motorcycle crash on I-695 in Baltimore County, Maryland State Police said. Jamahl Sutton, 37, died at the scene after his motorcycle slammed into a trailer and then hit a parked vehicle on the shoulder, investigators confirmed Monday, June 23. The crash was reported shortly after 9 p.m. Sunday, June 22, on the inner loop of I-695 at Perring Parkway.  Troopers from the Maryland State Police Golden Ring Barrack responded after receiving calls about a motorcycle crash. Police said Sutton was riding at a high rate of speed and tried to pass a Dodge Ra…
Boy Killed In Crash Cropped Out Of Yearbook, Sparking Outrage In NJ Town Boy Killed In Crash Cropped Out Of Yearbook, Sparking Outrage In NJ Town
Boy Killed In Crash Cropped Out Of Yearbook, Sparking Outrage In NJ Town A yearbook photo has reignited heartbreak in one New Jersey community. The family of Easton Beisler, a 9-year-old student killed in a crash last fall, noticed his image was cropped out of his Upper Township elementary school’s class page. The incident was brought to light this week in a viral Facebook post, prompting emotional responses from residents and a statement from the Upper Township School District, which said it is working closely with Easton's family to address the issue. “We want to acknowledge the pain and frustration many of you are feeling,” the district said in a letter to t…
Beloved Army Veteran, Fiancé Remembered As Loyal Protector After Fatal Saratoga Crash Beloved Army Veteran, Fiancé Remembered As Loyal Protector After Fatal Saratoga Crash
Beloved Army Veteran, Fiancé Remembered As Loyal Protector After Fatal Saratoga Crash A devastated New York family is mourning the sudden loss of a 32-year-old Army veteran and fiancé who was killed in a motorcycle crash. Cody Groat died following a single-vehicle wreck in Saratoga County, on Swaggertown Road in Charlton, on Saturday evening, June 7, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Groat, a 2011 graduate of Burnt Hills Ballston Lake High School and proud Army paratrooper, was riding his motorcycle when he veered off Swaggertown Road and suffered devastating injuries just before 6 p.m., deputies said. The Charlton resident was pronounced dead at the sc…
Motorcyclist Critically Injured In Maryland Crash With SUV During Rush Hour: Officials Motorcyclist Critically Injured In Maryland Crash With SUV During Rush Hour: Officials
Motorcyclist Critically Injured In Maryland Crash With SUV During Rush Hour: Officials A motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries after a violent crash at a major Maryland intersection, officials confirmed Monday morning. Firefighters and police rushed to Viers Mill Road and Newport Mill Road in Silver Spring shortly after 8 a.m. on Tuesday, June 10, after a crash involving a motorcycle and SUV, according to officials in Montgomery County. Photos from the scene show debris scattered across the roadway, a heavily damaged silver SUV, and a mangled motorcycle down in the middle of the intersection.  The scene of the crash involving a motorcyclist in Silver Sp…
PG County Police Officer Hospitalized After Motorcycle Crash On Crain Highway PG County Police Officer Hospitalized After Motorcycle Crash On Crain Highway
PG County Police Officer Hospitalized After Motorcycle Crash On Crain Highway A Prince George’s County Police officer was hospitalized after being struck while riding a department motorcycle along a busy stretch of Crain Highway, officials said. The crash happened around 9:10 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, at the intersection of northbound Crain Highway and Missouri Avenue, according to Prince George’s County Police. Officers responded to the collision involving a PGPD motorcycle officer and another vehicle. The officer was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. The driver of the other vehicle stayed on the scene. “As of 10:10 a.m., nor…
Maryland Harley Crash Kills Rider, Leaves Passenger Critical: ‘He Lived Life To The Fullest’ Maryland Harley Crash Kills Rider, Leaves Passenger Critical: ‘He Lived Life To The Fullest’
Maryland Harley Crash Kills Rider, Leaves Passenger Critical: ‘He Lived Life To The Fullest’ A sunny spring ride on a Harley ended in tragedy in Maryland, leaving one rider dead and his passenger fighting for her life, according to state police and loved ones. Two Cecil County families are grieving and bracing for what comes next after a beloved motorcycle rider was killed and his passenger critically injured in a crash earlier this week. Velmer “Toot” Huff Jr., 63, of Elkton, died on Monday, May 12, after he and Tara Hammond, 43, of North East, were hit while riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle in Elkton, Maryland, according to Maryland State Police. The crash happened just aft…
Motorcyclist Killed In Maryland Crash After Car Fails To Yield: State Police (DEVELOPING) Motorcyclist Killed In Maryland Crash After Car Fails To Yield: State Police (DEVELOPING)
Motorcyclist Killed In Maryland Crash After Car Fails To Yield: State Police (Developing) A motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a car that shut down a busy intersection in Frederick County during rush hour, Maryland State Police said. Shortly before 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, troopers were called to the intersection of Maryland Route 80 and Kemptown Church Road in Monrovia, according to police. Troopers from the Maryland State Police Frederick Barrack responded to the two-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle. The preliminary investigation shows the motorcycle was traveling south on Route 80, and the passenger vehicle was traveling on Kem…
Police ID Maryland Motorcyclist Killed Avoiding Crash With Cow In Prince George's County Police ID Maryland Motorcyclist Killed Avoiding Crash With Cow In Prince George's County
Police ID Maryland Motorcyclist Killed Avoiding Crash With Cow In Prince George's County New details have been released after a 24-year-old motorcyclist was killed and another injured in an incident involving a wandering animal in Prince George's County over the weekend. Catonsville resident Justin Crosby has been identified by police as the rider was killed after crashing early on Sunday morning in Upper Marlboro.  Police say that at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Oct. 27, officers were called to the 3400 block of Ritchie Marlboro Road, where there was a reported crash involving two motorcyclists and a cow. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, upon arr…
Maryland Motorcyclist Killed Crashing Into Animal In Prince George's County: PD (DEVELOPING) Maryland Motorcyclist Killed Crashing Into Animal In Prince George's County: PD (DEVELOPING)
Maryland Motorcyclist Killed Crashing Into Animal In Prince George's County: PD (Developing) A motorcyclist was killed early on Sunday morning after crashing into an animal in Prince George's County, police say. At approximately 12:30 a.m. on Oct. 27, officers were called to the 3400 block of Ritchie Marlboro Road in Upper Marlboro, where there was a reported crash. According to the Prince George's County Police Department the rider was traveling along the roadway when he unexpectedly struck the animal. Police say that the the man was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. No details about the motorcyclist or animal has been provided by investigators. The crash remain…
Bowie Motorcyclist Killed After Being Thrown From Harley In Maryland Identified By Sheriff Bowie Motorcyclist Killed After Being Thrown From Harley In Maryland Identified By Sheriff
Bowie Motorcyclist Killed After Being Thrown From Harley In Maryland Identified By Sheriff A 77-year-old man from Bowie who was thrown from his motorcycle has been identified by the Charles County Sheriff's Office. William Prater Carpenter was on a three-wheeled Harley-Davidson motorcycle that left the roadway on Wednesday afternoon when he was involved in a one-vehicle crash that claimed his life. The crash was reported shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 23 in the area of Bumpy Oak Road and Marshall Corner Road in Pomfret. Bumpy Oak Road and Marshall Corner Road in Pomfret Google Maps street view According to a spokesperson from the sheriff's office, it is unclear why Carp…
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash At Forestville Intersection Identified By Police Motorcyclist Killed In Crash At Forestville Intersection Identified By Police
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash At Forestville Intersection Identified By Police An early morning crash over the weekend left a motorcyclist dead in Prince George's County after striking a sedan near a Forestville intersection, police say. Waldorf resident Samuel Hinton was identified by police on Monday as the rider who was struck and killed on Saturday morning while crossing through an intersection. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, shortly before 1 a.m. on Oct. 5, officers responded to the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Donnell Drive, where there was a reported crash involving Hinton. Southbound Pennsylvania Ave is closed from Wa…
Police ID Teen Motorcyclist Killed In Maryland Crash With Mustang: Sheriff Police ID Teen Motorcyclist Killed In Maryland Crash With Mustang: Sheriff
Police ID Teen Motorcyclist Killed In Maryland Crash With Mustang: Sheriff A 16-year-old from Waldorf has been identified by investigators as the motorcyclist killed in a crash with a Ford Mustang over the weekend in Charles County. Jesel Edolen Rodriguez Amaya was riding a 2003 Suzuki GSXR 600 motorcycle shortly after midnight on Sunday morning when he was involved in a crash in his hometown in the 2400 block of Old Washington Road. Investigators say that Rodriguez Amaya was heading south on Old Washington Road when he struck the Mustang, which was also traveling in the same direction.  Rodriguez Amaya was pronounced dead at the scene by first responde…
Motorcyclist, 19, Killed In Maryland SUV Crash Identified By Police Motorcyclist, 19, Killed In Maryland SUV Crash Identified By Police
Motorcyclist, 19, Killed In Maryland SUV Crash Identified By Police A 19-year-old motorcyclist was killed in Maryland after being involved in a crash with an SUV in Anne Arundel County on Sunday afternoon, police say. Lothian resident Daniel Joseph Helmly, Jr. has been identified by investigators as the person who was fatally struck by a Ford Expedition early in the afternoon on Sept. 22.  According to the Anne Arundel County Police Department, at around 1 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, officers were called to investigate a crash on Solomon’s Island Road at Old South River Road South, not far from the South River Bridge in Edgewater. Investigators say…
One BMW Motorcyclist From PA Killed, Second Hospitalized Crashing In Maryland: State Police One BMW Motorcyclist From PA Killed, Second Hospitalized Crashing In Maryland: State Police
One BMW Motorcyclist From PA Killed, Second Hospitalized Crashing In Maryland: State Police One biker from Pennsylvania was killed and another suffered serious injuries when they crashed their BMW motorcycles while riding in Maryland over the weekend, state police say. New details have been released by detectives as they continue to probe the Saturday afternoon crash that claimed the life of 50-year-old Dover resident Jason Irizarry, and left Columbia native Andrew Strube, 49, hospitalized. According to police, shortly before 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 14, troopers responded to a stretch of the southbound lanes on Route 50 in Worcester County near Hall Road, where there was a reported cra…
Clinton Motorcyclist Killed 'Having Fun, Doing What He Loved' In Prince George's County Clinton Motorcyclist Killed 'Having Fun, Doing What He Loved' In Prince George's County
Clinton Motorcyclist Killed 'Having Fun, Doing What He Loved' In Prince George's County The son of popular musician Donnel Floyd, Sr. has been identified as the 40-year-old man who was killed in a motorcycle crash on Tuesday afternoon in Prince George's County. Officers were called at around 1 p.m. on Sept. 10 to investigate a reported motorcyclist down in Cheverly, where they found Donnell Floyd, Jr. suffering from critical injuries. Investigators say that Floyd was riding through the intersection of Landover Road and Cheverly Avenue when Floyd's motorcycle collided with an SUV. The Clinton resident was treated and pronounced dead shortly after the crash. The SUV driver rema…
Motorcyclist Killed In MD Crash Weeks Before 25th Birthday Motorcyclist Killed In MD Crash Weeks Before 25th Birthday
Motorcyclist Killed In MD Crash Weeks Before 25th Birthday A 24-year-old motorcyclist who was killed in a Maryland crash is being remembered by his family as a doting son and loving big brother to his siblings. On Saturday, Aug. 31, Isaiah "Zai" Noble was riding his Suzuki GSXR-600 along Route 301 when he was involved in a fatal crash with the driver of a Toyota RAV4. He was just weeks away from his 25th birthday. Isaiah Noble Facebook via Isaiah Noble "For those of you who were blessed to know Isaiah knew how genuine and caring he was for each person in his life," Monique Noble said. "From a young baby, Isaiah was always so sweet and silly,…
Police ID 23-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Maryland Crash With SUV Police ID 23-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Maryland Crash With SUV
Police ID 23-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Maryland Crash With SUV The Prince George's County Police Department have released new information that left a 23-year-old man dead in Hyattsville over the holiday weekend. University Park resident Angel Aguilar has been identified by authorities as the biker killed after he was found on a sidewalk following a crash on Saturday afternoon. The crash was reported shortly after 3 p.m. on Aug. 31. Officers from the Hyattsville Police Department were called to the 4300 block of East West Highway to investigate reports of a crash involving a motorcyclist and SUV, which landed the rider dead on the sidewalk. UPDATE…
Police ID 69-Year-Old Prince George's County Motorcyclist Killed In Overnight Crash Police ID 69-Year-Old Prince George's County Motorcyclist Killed In Overnight Crash
Police ID 69-Year-Old Prince George's County Motorcyclist Killed In Overnight Crash A 69-year-old man was killed on his motorcycle after crashing into another vehicle in Prince George's County. Police have identified Upper Marlboro resident Roger Ferguson as the motorcyclist who was killed in a Landover Road crash in Cheverly on Thursday.  At approximately 7:15 p.m. on Aug. 22, officers were called to a stretch of the roadway near Route 50 to investigate a crash, where they found Ferguson suffering from critical injuries. He was rushed to an area hospital, where he later was pronounced dead, according to police. Investigators say that Ferguson and the driver collide…
Fatal Maryland Crash 'Completely Shattered Lives Of Those Who Knew' Beloved Motorcyclist Fatal Maryland Crash 'Completely Shattered Lives Of Those Who Knew' Beloved Motorcyclist
Fatal Maryland Crash 'Completely Shattered Lives Of Those Who Knew' Beloved Motorcyclist The 30-year-old Montgomery County motorcyclist who was killed in a crash is being remembered as "the most solid, consistent and loving son, brother, partner, cousin, friend and so much more."  Christian Ronaldo Guillen leaves behind a lasting legacy of love after the Silver Spring man crashed into a metal light support pole in White Oak, causing catastrophic injuries that claimed his life on Saturday, Aug. 10 in the area of Lockwood Drive and Columbia Pike. Since his death, friends, well-wishers, and the community are rallying around Guillen's family as they continue reeling from …
Police ID Motorcyclist Killed After Being Ejected From Bike In Maryland Crash With Pole Police ID Motorcyclist Killed After Being Ejected From Bike In Maryland Crash With Pole
Police ID Motorcyclist Killed After Being Ejected From Bike In Maryland Crash With Pole A 30-year-old Montgomery County man was killed after being ejected from his bike when he struck a metal light support pole in White Oak, police say. Silver Spring resident Christian Ronaldo Guillen has been identified by investigators as the person who was killed on Saturday afternoon while riding through the area. The crash was reported shortly before 6 p.m. on Aug. 10 in the area of Lockwood Drive and Columbia Pike.  Investigators say that Guillen was riding a Honda CBR600 motorcycle north on Columbia Pike when he attempted to make a right turn onto Lockwood Drive. He struck the po…
Motorcyclist Killed In Laurel Crash Motorcyclist Killed In Laurel Crash
Motorcyclist Killed In Laurel Crash A motorcyclist was killed in an overnight crash in Laurel, police said. The unidentified man was heading north on Washington Boulevard on a Suzuki GSX-S750 when it struck a truck turning left near Lynn Buff Court around 4:10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, Howard County police said. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. The occupants of the truck were uninjured. The cause of the collision is under investigation. Washington Boulevard in the area of the collision was closed for approximately 3 ½ hours.