BRYANS ROAD, MD. (THECOUNT) — Michael Alexander Jr., 36, of Bryans Road, Maryland, has been identified as the motorcyclist killed Thursday night in a collision involving a Ford Taurus at Maryland Route 228 and Greenwood Drive in Charles County, Maryland.
According to Maryland State Police, troopers responded to the intersection shortly after 10:30 p.m. Oct. 29 following a report of a motorcycle crash.
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A preliminary investigation determined that Alexander was riding a Suzuki westbound on Route 228 in Waldorf when a Ford Taurus attempted to make a left turn onto the highway. The motorcycle struck the car.
The impact sent the Ford onto Greenwood Drive, where it collided with a Toyota Highlander parked in a residential driveway. The Ford then struck a home.
State police believe speed may have been a contributing factor in the crash. The investigation remains ongoing.
The collision forced lane closures for more than two hours as troopers investigated the scene.
The crash occurred at Maryland Route 228 and Greenwood Drive in Charles County, in southern Maryland within the Washington metropolitan region.
Google Maps: Maryland Route 228 and Greenwood Drive, Bryans Road, MD (approximate intersection)
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