Motorcyclist killed in Montrose Road crash after car turns into his path
Gaithersburg, MD – A Sunday morning ride turned deadly for a Rockville man when his motorcycle was struck by a car making a turn on Montrose Road, killing him at the scene.
Montgomery County Police said 63-year-old Charles Anthony Hawkins was fatally injured around 8:30 a.m. when a red 2014 Toyota Camry attempted to make a left turn from eastbound Montrose Road onto Tildenwood Drive and collided with Hawkins, who was traveling westbound on his gray 1977 Kawasaki motorcycle.
Emergency crews from the 1st and 2nd District and Montgomery County Fire Rescue responded, but Hawkins succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the Camry remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators.
Detectives from the department’s Collision Reconstruction Unit are continuing to examine the cause of the crash, including whether visibility, speed, or driver error played a role. The roadway was closed for several hours as investigators processed the scene and gathered evidence.
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the collision or has relevant dashcam footage to contact detectives at 240-773-6620.
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Key Points
- 63-year-old Charles Anthony Hawkins of Rockville killed in motorcycle crash on Montrose Road
- Car making a left turn struck the victim’s westbound motorcycle Sunday morning
- Investigation ongoing as police seek witnesses and video evidence
