Glen Burnie Motorcyclist Dies In Pasadena Crash On Route 100: Police

PASADENA, MD — Police said a Glen Burnie motorcyclist died Saturday after a Pasadena crash. Officers identified the victim as Donterio Montre Brown. He was 46 years old.

A press release said the accident happened around 12:46 p.m. at the split of Maryland Route 100 and Maryland Route 10.

Authorities said a 2017 Nissan Altima was heading east on Route 100 when it changed from the right lane to the left lane as it approached Route 10 south.

A 2020 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle started merging right onto Route 10 south at the same time, police said.

Officers said the biker then hit the driver's side of the sedan and lost control of the motorcycle.

The Anne Arundel County Fire Department pronounced the motorcyclist dead on the scene, the release said. The Nissan driver was not hurt.

Investigators think the primary cause of the collision was the biker's improper lane change. Authorities also believe speed was a factor.

The Anne Arundel County Police Department is still investigating. Cpl. J Hall is handling the investigation. The case number is 2022-711247.

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