Md. Man Dead After Motorcycle Crashes Into Pole
DAMASCUS, Md. (WJZ)— Montgomery County Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash in Damascus.
It happened Friday around 11:35 p.m. in the 9500-block of Hawkins Creamery Road.
Preliminary investigation indicates a 2012 Harley Dyna Glide Switchback motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Hawkins Creamery Road. For reasons still under investigation, the motorcycle failed to negotiate a curve, left the roadway, and struck a utility pole. The driver was thrown from motorcycle and pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim is identified as 53-year-old Kenneth Alan Burch, of Clarksburg.
This collision remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 240-773-6620.
Callers may remain anonymous.