US Diplomat Sarah Joan Langenkamp, 42, killed in bicycle collision on River Road in Bethesda, Maryland

Modified Date: 
Sat, 11/19/2022 - 6:15am
Accident Date: 
Thursday, August 25, 2022

Cyclist killed in Bethesda crash (link is external)

Police said the woman was hit by a flatbed truck and died at the scene. The truck driver has been found and is also on the scene.

US diplomat struck and killed by flatbed truck while riding bike(link is external)

A State Department employee was killed this week while riding her bike in Maryland.

The Montgomery County Police Department confirmed Sarah Joan Langenkamp, 42, was struck by a flatbed truck on the afternoon of Aug. 25 while riding a bicycle at the 5200 block of River Road in Bethesda.

She left the dangers of Ukraine only to be killed riding a bike close to home. Hundreds will ride in her honor to demand change (link is external)

His anger, Langenkamp said, has been a driving force to push for change in bike safety. A GoFundMe campaign(link is external) Langenkamp created has raised more than $289,000 to help local and national cycling safety organizations in their efforts to advocate for safer bike routes.

People Involved: 
Sarah Joan Langenkamp
Roadway: 
River Road