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32-year-old Harry Washington III Killed in Motorcycle Crash In Charles County
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. — Maryland State Police are actively investigating a fatal motorcycle crash and searching for a driver who fled the scene following a collision along Maryland Route 210 on Tuesday evening.
Authorities have identified the deceased motorcyclist as 32-year-old Harry Washington III, of Indian Head, Maryland.
Washington was operating a Suzuki motorcycle at the time of the crash.
A 9-year-old girl, believed to be his daughter, was riding as a passenger.
Both Washington and the child were transported by medical helicopter to area hospitals after the collision. Despite emergency efforts, Washington later died from his injuries.
The condition of the young passenger has not been publicly disclosed.
According to preliminary findings, the crash occurred around 7:40 p.m. near the intersection of Maryland Route 210 and Jenkins Lane.
Investigators say an orange 2013 Dodge Dart entered the southbound lanes of Route 210, crossing into the path of the oncoming motorcycle and causing the collision.
Following the crash, both the driver and a passenger in the Dodge Dart fled the scene on foot.
Authorities later confirmed that the passenger, identified as Jose Osmin Orellana Santamaria, 43, of White Plains, returned and requested medical assistance. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The driver of the Dodge Dart remains at large, and state police are urging the public to come forward with any information that could assist in locating the suspect.
The Maryland State Police Crash Team is leading the ongoing investigation. Officials are asking anyone with information about the incident or the whereabouts of the driver to contact Sergeant Justin Zimmerman at 301-392-1200 or via email at justin.zimmerman@maryland.gov.
Traffic along Route 210 was shut down for nearly three hours as troopers conducted an on-scene investigation and crash reconstruction.
Assistance was provided by the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration and the Charles County Sheriff’s Office.
In the wake of the crash, Maryland State Police are reminding drivers to practice safe driving habits, including avoiding aggressive, distracted, and impaired driving. Motorcyclists are encouraged to follow the “ATGATT” principle — All The Gear, All The Time — to improve visibility and protection on the road.
Motorists are also urged to remain vigilant, check blind spots, and “look twice” for motorcycles, especially at intersections.
The investigation into the fatal crash remains active and ongoing as authorities work to determine all contributing factors and locate the driver who fled the scene.
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Cessna Aircraft Crashes Into Field During Takeoff Attempt in Batavia, Ohio; Instructor and Student Reportedly Uninjured
BATAVIA, Ohio (Clermont County) — A Cessna aircraft went down into a field after an unsuccessful takeoff attempt near Sporty’s Pilot Shop in Batavia, Ohio, according to preliminary incident information.
Both occupants, a flight instructor and a student pilot, reportedly escaped the incident without injuries.
The aircraft crash was reported near 2001 Sporty’s Drive in Batavia, in Clermont County. Initial information indicates that the Cessna failed to take off and went down into a nearby field.
Two people were aboard the aircraft at the time of the incident. They were identified in the initial report as a flight instructor and a student pilot.
Both occupants reportedly exited the aircraft and were reported to be uninjured. According to the preliminary information, they were being transported back to Sporty’s Pilot Shop following the incident.
No injuries were reported in the information provided, although further official confirmation may be needed.
The incident occurred in the area of Sporty’s Drive in Batavia, a community in Clermont County, Ohio. The aircraft reportedly entered a field after failing to become airborne during its takeoff attempt.
Details about the aircraft’s condition, the precise circumstances of the failed takeoff and whether emergency crews or aviation investigators responded were not immediately available in the initial report.
The cause of the incident has not been established, and no additional information about possible damage to the aircraft was provided.
This is a developing story. Further details may become available as authorities confirm the circumstances surrounding the incident.