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.

The motorcyclist crashed at the intersection of Mechanics Valley Road and Deans Lane in Cecil County
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Cecil County Sheriff's deputies responded to the scene of the motorcycle crash.
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07/07/2022 2:31 p.m.

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 Bouchelle Road and Stevenson Road for several hours until it was reopened shortly before midnight.

No other details were immediately released by police.

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