Deadly motorcycle crash under investigation in Charles Co.

CHARLES COUNTY, Md. — Maryland State Police are investigating a deadly motorcycle crash in Charles County.

Around 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday, troopers responded to a report of a crash involving a motorcycle on Route 6/Port Tobacco Road at Academy Place in Welcome, Maryland.

Investigators say a Ford F-150 was traveling east on Port Tobacco Road while a motorcycle was traveling west on the same road.

For reasons unknown at this time, police claim the driver of the Ford F-150 crossed the double yellow center line and struck the motorcycle.

Personnel from the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration assisted with a detour around the crash scene. 

Personnel from the Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office also responded to the scene.

The cause and contributing factors of the crash remain under investigation. 

Witnesses of the incident are urged to contact Crash Team investigators at 301-392-1231.

The investigation into this incident is active and ongoing.

Stay with WUSA9 as we follow this crash and provide the latest updates as they come into our newsroom.

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