Crime & Safety
Man Killed When Motorcycle Slams Into Light Pole
Prince George's County Police say a Fort Washington man died in the crash on National Harbor Boulevard.
OXON HILL, MD — A motorcyclist was killed Wednesday when his bike slammed into a light pole, according to Prince George's County Police.
The victim is Raymond Newman III, 32, of Trowbridge Place in Fort Washington.
Police say the crash happened about 5:10 p.m. on National Harbor Boulevard. Officers found Newman suffering from critical injuries. He was taken to an area hospital, where he died several hours later.
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No other vehicles were involved in the accident. Investigators say Newman was northbound on National Harbor Boulevard when he lost control of his motorcycle and struck a light pole.
Police are working to determine what caused the bike to veer out of control.
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Anyone with information about this crash is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at (301) 731-4422.
Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS, text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com.
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