A Sunday ride on a rural stretch of Maryland Route 213 turned tragic when a two-motorcycle crash in Cecil County left a 17-year-old girl from Wilmington, Delaware, dead. She had been riding as a passenger on a Kawasaki that collided with a Yamaha while both bikes were heading south. She was rushed to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. The Kawasaki’s 19-year-old driver was also taken to the hospital, while the Yamaha’s operator was reported uninjured. Troopers shut down the roadway for more than an hour as they worked the scene and launched their investigation.
Crash details and investigation
Shortly after 1 p.m. on Sunday, troopers from the Maryland State Police North East Barrack responded to the intersection of Maryland Route 213 and Leeds Road. According to Maryland State Police, both the Kawasaki and the Yamaha were traveling south when the Kawasaki attempted to pass and “struck the left side” of the Yamaha. The impact threw the Kawasaki’s passenger, a 17-year-old female from Wilmington, who was transported to a local hospital and later pronounced deceased. The Maryland State Police Crash Team is leading what officials describe as an active, ongoing investigation.
Local reporting
Local coverage has largely tracked with the official account while underscoring that investigators have not released the names of those involved. As reported by WBAL NewsRadio, the collision shut down the roadway for more than an hour as troopers documented the scene and collected evidence. WBAL noted that the investigation remains underway and that authorities are asking for witnesses or video that might shed more light on how the crash unfolded.
Authorities' safety reminders
In the wake of the crash, Maryland State Police used their news release to remind riders to make themselves visible, wear proper protective gear, and “ride defensively,” while urging drivers to share the road and look twice before changing lanes or turning. Per Maryland State Police, anyone with information about the collision is asked to contact the North East Barrack. The Crash Team has not provided additional details as the investigation continues.
