MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — A motorcyclist is dead after they crashed into a police car in Montgomery County. The crash and investigation caused a traffic nightmare for several hours Thursday evening.
The Intercounty Connector (ICC) in Maryland was closed in both directions while police investigated the serious crash. The roadway has since reopened.
According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, the crash happened around 7:30 p.m. near Mile Marker 6.5 when a motorcyclist, believed to have been speeding, crashed into the back of a marked police cruiser.
Officials have confirmed the motorcyclist, identified as 31-year-old Carlos Ivan Diaz-Franco was killed in the crash. The officer was taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries.
The traffic from the road closure led to chaos as drivers began traveling in any direction they could to escape. Montgomery County Police confirmed to WUSA9 that officers directed drivers to travel in the opposite direction.
Police have not identified the person killed in the crash. Additional information about the circumstances surrounding the crash has not been released by investigators.
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 240-773-6620. Officers claim the motorcycle was a red, white, and blue sport bike and it may have been traveling with a group of other motorcycles.
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