A 27-year-old woman from Brooklyn, Maryland, died Sunday, July 19, 2026, after the three-wheeled motorcycle she was riding left Mapleville Road and hit a tree outside Hagerstown. Troopers and emergency medical crews responded, but the rider was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities later identified her as Ashley Kathleen Burgett.
What officials say
Troopers from the Maryland State Police Hagerstown Barrack responded to a single-vehicle crash on Mapleville Road south of Mount Aetna Road. A preliminary investigation indicates a 2020 Can-Am Ryker was traveling northbound when it left the roadway and struck a tree. EMS personnel pronounced the rider deceased at the scene and investigators identified the victim as Ashley Kathleen Burgett, 27, of Brooklyn, Maryland.
Three-wheeled vehicle context
Can-Am's Ryker and other three-wheeled on-road models are classified as three-wheeled motorcycles, according to Can-Am. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that motorcyclists face much higher fatality rates per vehicle miles traveled; in 2024 motorcyclists were almost 27 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die per VMT, according to NHTSA. Single-vehicle crashes remain a common factor in motorcycle deaths, a stark reminder of how quickly a roadside departure can turn deadly for riders.
Mapleville Road safety record
Mapleville Road is listed as a priority corridor in regional safety planning, with intersections near Mount Aetna and Mapleville flagged among Washington County's higher-crash locations, according to a Hagerstown-area MPO safety study. The document recommends targeted audits and corridor improvements that planners say can reduce severe collisions.
Investigation ongoing
Maryland State Police said the investigation remains active and troopers are asking anyone with information to contact the Hagerstown Barrack. No additional details about the crash or the family were released as of Monday.
