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Motorcycle Crash Sends Biker Down 25-Foot Embankment In Maryland Motorcycle Crash Sends Biker Down 25-Foot Embankment In Maryland
Motorcycle Crash Sends Biker Down 25-Foot Embankment In Maryland The hits keep coming for residents in Harford County. In the wake of the home explosion that claimed the lives of two in Bel Air, first responders were called on Tuesday morning to investigate a reported motorcycle crash that send a biker down an embankment. According to the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company, at around 10:50 a.m. on Aug. 13, first responders were called to investigate reports of a crash that ended with a motorcyclist down 25 feet in a ravine, prompting an extensive rescue effort. Training paid off for crews who were able to use a rigging system and ladders to recover the moto…

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by Zak Failla
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Motorcyclist Killed In Maryland Crash Remembered As 'Good Friend With Heart Of Gold' Motorcyclist Killed In Maryland Crash Remembered As 'Good Friend With Heart Of Gold'
Francis Eugene Walter Killed In Maryland Motorcycle Crash A motorcyclist who was killed in a midday crash in Washington County this week is being remembered as a curious mind who was not afraid to try new things. On Monday afternoon, officers were called at around 12:20 p.m. to investigate a reported crash involving 35-year-old Hagerstown resident Francis Walter, who was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of West Wilson Boulevard and US Route 11. Police say that Walter was heading east through the intersection when he was struck by a car making a left turn from Wilson Boulevard toward the southbound lanes of Virginia Avenue. Google Maps st…

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by Zak Failla
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VA Motorcyclist ID'd After Construction Zone Crash On I-83 At MD/PA Line: Coroner VA Motorcyclist ID'd After Construction Zone Crash On I-83 At MD/PA Line: Coroner
VA Motorcyclist ID'd After Construction Zone Crash On I-83 At MD/PA Line: Coroner A 48-year-old Virginia motorcyclist has been identified at a Pennsylvania hospital following an airborne crash in a construction zone at the Maryland state line, the York County Coroner's office announced late on Sunday, April 14.  Vann Ashe II of the 13800 block of Jefferson Park Drive, Herndon, was traveling with a group of motorcyclists on Interstate 83 South near Exit 36 when they "entered a construction zone with uneven surfaces. The area was clearly marked ahead of the construction alerting drivers of the situation. However, during the process of switching lanes in the a…

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by Jillian Pikora
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One Person In River Following Motorcycle Crash At Conowingo Dam In Maryland (DEVELOPING) One Person In River Following Motorcycle Crash At Conowingo Dam In Maryland (DEVELOPING)
One Person In River Following Motorcycle Crash At Conowingo Dam In Maryland (Developing) Traffic was tied up on US-1 in Northern Maryland on Wednesday morning when a motorcyclist crashed in Harford County. First responders from multiple agencies were called to a stretch of US-1 on the north side of the Conowingo Dam after one person reportedly went into the river. Harford County Fire and EMS personnel, crews from the Darlington Volunteer Fire Company, Water Witch Fire Company, and the Cecil County Department of Emergency Services all responded to the scene. Volunteer Firefighters from @Darlington_VFC are assisting @WaterWitchFire and @CecilCountyDES at a motorcycle crash o…

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by Zak Failla
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Motorcyclist Killed, Woman Critical After Being Thrown From Bike In Maryland Crash: Police Motorcyclist Killed, Woman Critical After Being Thrown From Bike In Maryland Crash: Police
Motorcyclist Killed, Woman Critical After Being Thrown From Bike In Maryland Crash: Police One person was killed and a woman suffered serious injuries after crashing a motorcycle during a late-night ride on Labor Day in Howard County, police say. At approximately 8:30 p.m. on Monday night, a 2006 Yamaha R6 was traveling north on Route 29 at Rivers Edge Road in Columbia when the driver lost control and crashed off the roadway. Both the driver and his passenger were ejected from the motorcycle and rushed to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center, where he died and she was listed in critical condition as of Tuesday, Sept. 5, according to police. The cause of the crash remai…

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by Zak Failla
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Motorcycle Crash Shuts Down Stretch Of I-95 In Maryland (DEVELOPING) Motorcycle Crash Shuts Down Stretch Of I-95 In Maryland (DEVELOPING)
Motorcycle Crash Shuts Down Stretch Of I-95 In Maryland (Developing) A stretch of I-95 in Harford County was shut down late on Wednesday afternoon that left a motorcyclist with serious injuries. First responders were called shortly before 7 p.m. to the southbound lanes of I-95 near Route 22 in Aberdeen on Wednesday, Aug. 9, where there was a reported crash involving a motorcycle. According to Harford County Fire and EMS personnel, the crash shut down all southbound lanes of I-95 near exit 85 as they awaited a Maryland State Police helicopter to transport the biker to an area trauma center. No information about the motorcyclist has been released. Details are…

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by Zak Failla
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Florida Woman Killed Crashing Pink Motorcycle Into Deer In MD: Police Florida Woman Killed Crashing Pink Motorcycle Into Deer In MD: Police
Florida Woman Killed Crashing Pink Motorcycle Into Deer In MD: Police A 53-year-old woman from Florida died at an area hospital after she was ejected from a motorcycle after striking a deer in Montgomery County, authorities announced. Dunedin resident Michelle Lee Beach was pronounced dead at a Maryland hospital following a crash over the weekend in Dickerson while she was riding with another motorcyclist, according to police.  The crash was reported shortly before 8:45 p.m. on Sunday, July 9.  Police say that Beach was riding in the 21400 block of Beallsville Road near Sellman Road in Dickerson when she struck a deer on her pink 2007 GXSR 600 moto…

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by Zak Failla
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CEO ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In PA/MD Stateline Crash CEO ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In PA/MD Stateline Crash
CEO ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In PA/MD Stateline Crash A CEO, motorcyclist, wrestler, "son, father, husband, brother, cousin, and friend" fatally crashed into a tree by a cemetery along the Pennsylvania and Maryland state line the day after Father's Day, as his brother Xavier Keihl explained in a GoFundMe for his friend's family.  Darrion Scott Latimore, 27, of the 2800 block of Myers Road, North Corodus Township died just under two hours after a crash into a tree in the 6700 block of Steltz Road in Codorus Township around 6 p.m. on Monday, June 19, 2023, the York County Coroner's office detailed in a release the following Wednesday. His death…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Motorcyclist Dies Hours After Crash By Cementry At PA/MD Stateline: Coroner Motorcyclist Dies Hours After Crash By Cementry At PA/MD Stateline: Coroner
Motorcyclist Dies Hours After Crash By Cementry At PA/MD Stateline: Coroner A motorcyclist fatally crashed into a tree by a cemetery along the Pennsylvania and Maryland state line, authorities announced on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. The unidentified man died just under two hours after the crash in the 6700 block of Steltz Road in Codorus Township around 6 p.m. on Monday, June 19, 2023, the York County Coroner's office detailed in the release. His death was certified by Deputy Coroner Michelle Kirchner at Wellspan York Hospital at 7:53 p.m., that same evening. His death was caused by "Multiple Blunt Force Injuries" and the manner was accidental, York County Coron…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
MD Motorcyclist Dies More Than 1 Week After PA Crash: Coroner MD Motorcyclist Dies More Than 1 Week After PA Crash: Coroner
MD Motorcyclist Dies More Than 1 Week After PA Crash: Coroner A Maryland native has died in a Pennsylvania hospital more than a week after a serious crash, according to the York County Coroner's office. David C. Lantry, 62, of Westminster was seriously hurt when his 2013 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide crashed into a 2015 Honda CRV operated by Randolph Parks, of Hanover in the 100 block of Eisenhower Drive in Hanover Borough just before 9 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, according to area police.  Both vehicles were towed, according to the police. Lantry was rushed to York Hospital— where he died eight days later, the coroner report…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Officers Witness MD Motorcyclist Speed To His Death In PA: State Police Officers Witness MD Motorcyclist Speed To His Death In PA: State Police
Officers Witness MD Motorcyclist Speed To His Death In PA: State Police A 41-year-old Maryland motorcyclist sped to his death and Pennsylvania police witnessed it all happen, authorities say. The unnamed rider was attempting a curve when his 2013 Harley-Davidson Road King went off the road at a high rate of speed— striking a mailbox and a utility pole, state police said.  Police on patrol in Littlestown had witnessed him speeding through the area moments before and followed him— where they, unfortunately, saw the whole crash play out, according to PSP.  The helmeted rider died at the crash in the 990 block of Frederick Pike/Route 194 in Germany Town…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Motorcyclist Killed In Head-On Crash With Vintage Vehicle In MD: Sheriff Motorcyclist Killed In Head-On Crash With Vintage Vehicle In MD: Sheriff
Motorcyclist Killed In Head-On Crash With Vintage Vehicle In MD: Sheriff Investigators say that a 39-year-old Maryland motorcyclist was killed on Sunday afternoon after crashing into a vintage car in Fredrick County. Poolesville resident Glenn Rice, Jr. has been identified by the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office as the biker who was struck head-on by a 1962 Daimler passenger car on Sunday, June 4. At approximately 3:50 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, deputies were called to the area of Park Mills Road ear Monocacy Bottom Road in Frederick, where a motorcyclist crossed over the double yellow line for unknown reasons and struck the oncoming car. UPDATE - Parks …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
25-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies At MD/PA Line, Coroner Says 25-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies At MD/PA Line, Coroner Says
25-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies At MD/PA Line, Coroner Says A 25-year-old motorcyclist has died in a crash on Monday, May 22, 2023, the York County Coroner's Office announced the following day. The man was driving a Kawaski motorcycle south on Route74/Delta Road in Peach Bottom Township "when he passed a vehicle, crossing over the double yellow line at a high rate of speed," according to the coroner's release. He then attempted to make a short right turn into the straightaway as a Honda CRV was attempting to turn left into the M&T Bank at 6960 Delta Road (by the Welcome to Maryland sign)— "the CRV was ultimately impacted by the motorcycle at 3:59…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
PA Man ID'd In I-81 Motorcycle Crash: Authorities PA Man ID'd In I-81 Motorcycle Crash: Authorities
PA Man ID'd In I-81 Motorcycle Crash: Authorities A 65-year-old motorcyclist has died in a crash on Interstate 81, authorities say.  Mark "Doc" Brown of Greencastle was riding a 2020 Harley-Davidson FLHXS Street Glide Specia when he went off the roadway for an unknown reason and struck the guide rail at mile marker 13.5 on I-81 in Guilford Township and the call about motorcyclist came into dispatch at 7:11 p.m. on Sunday, May 21, 2023, according to Pennsylvania State Police.  The Franklin County Coroner’s Office was soon called to the scene, according to dispatch.  All lanes were closed between Exit 14 at Wayne Avenue and Exit 10 at Mari…

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by Jillian Pikora
Obituaries
17-Year-Old ID'd After Motorcycle Crash On Ritner Highway, Route 11 17-Year-Old ID'd After Motorcycle Crash On Ritner Highway, Route 11
17-Year-Old ID'd After Motorcycle Crash On Ritner Highway, Route 11 A Newville 17-year-old has been identified by his family following a deadly motorcycle crash involving a tractor-trailer at Ritner Highway and Route 11.  Drew Benfield was days away from graduating when his 1999 Kawasaki motorcycle "impacted with the trailer" of a 2017 Kenworth truck in the 3400 block of Ritner Highway onto Route 11 in West Pennsboro Township on Monday, May 8, 2023, around 12 p.m., according to a release by Pennsylvania State Police.  Patrick Dowler of Hagerstown, MD was driving the truck. He was seatbelted and unharmed, PSP noted, adding that Benfield was also wearing h…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Maryland Motorcyclist Killed In Crash After Striking Deer, State Police Say Maryland Motorcyclist Killed In Crash After Striking Deer, State Police Say
Maryland Motorcyclist Killed In Crash After Striking Deer, State Police Say A 58-year-old Maryland motorcyclist was killed early on Wednesday morning after striking an animal and crashing in Washington County, state police announced. Hagerstown resident Mark Anthony Deangelis was killed at approximately 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 2 following a single-vehicle crash in the area of Sharpsburg Pike and Taylors Landing Road in Hagerstown. According to state police investigators, Deangelis was driving a 2011 Suzuki M109 R motorcycle south on Sharpsburg Pike when he struck a deer, leading to the crash. Deangelis was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials noted that the…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Killed In Head-On Collision Under Investigation In Maryland, Police Say Motorcyclist Killed In Head-On Collision Under Investigation In Maryland, Police Say
Motorcyclist Killed In Head-On Collision Under Investigation In Maryland, Police Say Police in Maryland are investigating after a 24-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Montgomery County. Chevy Chase resident Abdesselam Beggar was killed shortly after 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 12, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police, which announced their investigation into the fatal crash. The crash happened n Wisconsin Avenue near Chestnut Street in Bethesda.   Officials say that the initial investigation determined that Beggar was driving a blue 2018 Yamaha XV1900 motorcycle north on Wisconsin Avenue when he was struck by a Toyo…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash In Charles County Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash In Charles County
Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash In Charles County A 28-year-old Maryland man was killed during an early morning crash when he lost control and landed in a ditch in Charles County, state police said. La Plata resident Dallas Anthony Savoy was killed at approximately 4:15 a.m. on Monday morning after crashing on Maryland Route 488 in the area of Kerrick Drive, according to authorities. Troopers were dispatched to the area on Monday, Sept. 12 to investigate the crash, which determined that Savoy was riding his motorcycle in the area when he lost control and was ejected from the bike. The motorcycle was found in a ditch nearby. Savoy was pron…

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by Zak Failla
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Police In Maryland ID Motorcyclist Killed After Colliding With Truck Police In Maryland ID Motorcyclist Killed After Colliding With Truck
Police In Maryland ID Motorcyclist Killed After Colliding With Truck Police in Maryland are investigating a fatal crash that took the life of a 60-year-old motorcycle rider, authorities announced. Samuel Hammaker was killed on Saturday, Aug. 27, after his 2017 Suzuki 650 DualSport motorcycle was involved in a two-vehicle crash, according to the Baltimore County Police Department. The crash happened at approximately 6 p.m. on Saturday in the 11800 block of Harford Road near Hartley Mill Road. Investigators said that the vehicles crashed as the Suzuki entered Harford Road from the east and into the path of a 2004 GMC Yukon traveling northbound. Hammaker was…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
One Killed In Baltimore Highway Motorcycle Crash: Police One Killed In Baltimore Highway Motorcycle Crash: Police
One Killed In Baltimore Highway Motorcycle Crash: Police A man is dead after a morning motorcycle crash on a Baltimore City highway, authorities say. The 49-year-old victim was reportedly laying on the street in the 2900 block of Edison Highway around 2 a.m., Friday, July 22, according to Baltimore City police. Initial investigation revealed the man - whose name was not released by investigators - was riding north on the highway when he struck the raised median, causing him to lose control of the motorcycle and crash into a parked cargo van.  Medics transported the victim to a hospital where he later was pronounced dead.

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Police ID Motorcyclist Killed In ICC Police Car Crash Police ID Motorcyclist Killed In ICC Police Car Crash
Police ID Motorcyclist Killed In ICC Police Car Crash A Silver Spring motorcyclist who died after crashing into the back of a police vehicle last week on the  Inter County Connector has been identified. Carlos Ivan Diaz-Franco, 31, was thrown from his motorcycle after the collision on the ICC between Georgia Avenue and Shady Grove Road around 7:30, Thursday, July 14, say Montgomery County police. Diaz-Franco was thrown from the 2020 BMW S 1000 RR motorcycle that landed in the eastbound lanes, and was pronounced dead on scene. Both lanes of the ICC were shut down during the investigation. The officer was transported to an area hospital w…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Helicopter Lands On I-395 To Assist Officer, Driver Captures It All Helicopter Lands On I-395 To Assist Officer, Driver Captures It All
Helicopter Lands On I-395 To Assist Officer, Driver Captures It All Everything is a landing site during an emergency. A medivac pilot proved that on Wednesday, July 6, after they landed a helicopter on Interstate 395 to rescue a police officer.  Park police requested the helicopter to rescue a motorcycle officer who'd crashed on Maine Avenue, WJLA said. A US Park Police pilot had no choice but to land on I-395 around 6:30 p.m. to whisk the officer away to a nearby hospital for treatment.  The impromptu landing caused a traffic back up and cars stopped on the other side of the interstate to watch this rare sight. One Twitter user videoed the scene to ask wh…

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by Josh Lanier
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Maryland Motorcyclist Killed After Two-Vehicle Crash: Coroner Maryland Motorcyclist Killed After Two-Vehicle Crash: Coroner
Maryland Motorcyclist Killed After Two-Vehicle Crash: Coroner A Harford County man was killed after crashing his motorcycle in Baltimore “despite life-saving measures” performed by first responders, officials in Pennsylvania announced. The York County Coroner's Office released new details regarding Bel Air resident Robert Chassereau, 57, who was killed after crashing his motorcycle into a second vehicle shortly after 12 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29. Chassereau was transported to Wellspan York Hospital on June 29 after his motorcycle was struck by a turning car in the area of the 21000 block of York Road in Baltimore County, according to Maryland State …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Police ID Motorcyclist Killed In Prince George's Crash Police ID Motorcyclist Killed In Prince George's Crash
Police ID Motorcyclist Killed In Prince George's Crash The victim of a fatal motorcycle crash in Prince George's County earlier this month has been identified, authorities say. Fernando Gonzalez y Gonzalez, 19, was struck by a vehicle that was attempting to make a u-turn into his path on the westbound lanes of Cherry Hill Road near Park Drive around 8:45 p.m., Tuesday, June 3, according to the Prince George's Police Department.  Gonzalez y Gonzalez was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. The driver and passengers of the vehicle that struck him remained on the scene and were not injured, officials say. Anyone with …

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Airlifted To Hospital After Being Struck By Motorcycle In Maryland Pedestrian Airlifted To Hospital After Being Struck By Motorcycle In Maryland
Pedestrian Airlifted To Hospital After Being Struck By Motorcycle In Maryland One victim was airlifted to a Maryland hospital with reported life-threatening injuries, and a second was treated at a children’s hospital after being struck by a motorcycle in Maryland, authorities announced. In Calvert County, first responders from the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department responded to a reported crash involving pedestrians shortly after 4:20 p.m. on Monday, June 13. Upon arrival, a department spokesperson said that they located two victims who had been struck by the motorcyclist in the area of the 9200 block of Bay Avenue in North Beach. One victim was treated by Calve…

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by Zak Failla