A late-night ride through northwest Baltimore ended in tragedy Tuesday when a 37-year-old man was killed after his dirt bike collided with an SUV on the 3000 block of Liberty Heights Avenue in the Ashburton neighborhood, police said. Officers were called around 8:49 p.m. and arrived to find the rider unresponsive in the roadway. The SUV driver stayed at the scene while officers shut down the street and investigators took over.
According to FOX45, the department's Crash Team has assumed control of the investigation and is asking anyone with information to call 410-396-2606. Metro Crime Stoppers is also taking anonymous tips at 1-866-7LOCKUP.
Investigators processing scene
WMAR2 News likewise reported that the crash involved a dirt bike and an SUV on the 3000 block of Liberty Heights Avenue and that the SUV driver remained on site. Police have not released the rider's name or said what led up to the collision, and the investigation remains active.
Dirt-bike riding remains a concern
Illegal dirt-bike riding has been a long-running safety flashpoint in Baltimore, with police task forces and tip lines created to respond to packs of riders weaving through city streets, CBS Baltimore reported in 2017. Neighbors and officials have complained about noise and dangerous stunts, while some riders and advocates counter that the city should offer designated, off-street spaces where the bikes can be ridden legally.
Police have not released any additional information about the rider or whether citations or charges could follow in this latest case. Local crews from FOX45 and WMAR2 were on the scene, and this story will be updated as officials make more details public.
