Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash In Frederick County

(MONROVIA, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred shortly before 4:30 p.m. in Frederick County.

The driver of a motorcycle, whose identification is being withheld pending next of kin notification, was pronounced deceased on the scene. No other injuries reported on the scene.

Around 4:27 p.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Frederick Barrack responded to the intersection of Maryland Route 80 and Kemptown Church Road for a report of a two-vehicle crash. The preliminary investigation indicates the motorcycle was traveling southbound on Maryland Route 80 while a passenger vehicle was traveling on Kemptown Road, when for unknown reasons, the passenger vehicle failed to yield and struck the motorcycle.

All lanes are currently closed on Maryland Route 80. Personnel from the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration are assisting with the road closure. The Maryland State Police Crash Team is leading the crash investigation, which remains active and ongoing.

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