Motorcyclist Ali Blackshear, 36, dead after swerving into opposing traffic and being struck by vehicle on Laurel Bowie Road in Bowie, MD; Reports say he was avoiding a stopped car that was in front of him
Modified Date:
Wed, 12/17/2014 - 4:33pmAccident Date:
Monday, December 15, 2014Local Digest: Motorcyclist killed in Bowie crash
A motorcyclist was killed in Bowie on Monday when he veered into oncoming traffic to avoid hitting a stopped car, police said.
Motorcyclist Ali Blackshear dies in Bowie crash
Police said in a statement that Blackshear was traveling on Laurel Bowie Road, south of Powder Mill Road, when he swerved into opposing traffic and was hit by a Honda CRV.
Police investigate fatal crash involving a motorcycle in Bowie
The preliminary investigation reveals Blackshear was traveling southbound on Laurel Bowie Road when he veered into an oncoming lane of traffic to avoid hitting a stopped car. Blackshear collided with a Honda CRV that was heading northbound.
Police ID motorcyclist killed in fatal Bowie crash
Blackshear was taken to the hospital in grave condition where he succumbed to his injuries, police said.
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Blackshear was riding a motorcycle on Laurel Bowie Road when he tried to swerve around a car that was stopped ahead of him. Unfortunately, he swerved into the path of an oncoming SUV, was struck by it, and killed.
Type: Motorcycle Accident
Topics:
Reckless DrivingPeople Involved:
Ali Blackshear
Roadway:
Laurel Bowie RoadCity:
Bowie, MDCounty:
Prince George's County, MDArea:
Washington, DC
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