Head-On Collision With Pickup Claims Life Of Motorcyclist
A motorcyclist has died following a head-on collision with a pickup truck in Howard County.
According to Howard County Police, the collision occurred on June 6, 2023, at around 3:30 p.m. on Route 32 near Burntwood Road.
Police say that the motorcyclist, identified as 35-year-old John Smith, was traveling southbound on Route 32 when he collided head-on with a pickup truck that was traveling northbound.
Smith was pronounced dead at the scene. The pickup truck driver, who has not been identified, was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police are investigating the cause of the collision and are asking anyone who witnessed the crash to come forward with information.
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A motorcyclist was killed in a head-on collision with a pickup truck
A motorcyclist has died following a head-on collision with a pickup truck in Howard County.
According to Howard County Police, the collision occurred on June 6, 2023, at around 3:30 p.m. on Route 32 near Burntwood Road.
Police say that the motorcyclist, identified as 35-year-old John Smith, was traveling southbound on Route 32 when he collided head-on with a pickup truck that was traveling northbound.
Smith was pronounced dead at the scene. The pickup truck driver, who has not been identified, was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police are investigating the cause of the collision and are asking anyone who witnessed the crash to come forward with information.
Speaking to reporters, Howard County Police spokesperson Sherry Llewellyn urged drivers to be cautious on the roads. “This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safe driving practices,” Llewellyn said. “We urge all drivers to be vigilant and to obey traffic laws to prevent accidents like this.”
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