Wisconsin Avenue in Bethesda reopens after fatal motorcycle crash

Police on the scene at a deadly motorcycle crash in Bethesda.
Following a motorcycle crash in Bethesda, one man died from his injuries. (WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez)
The crash closed part of Wisconsin Avenue in Bethesda Tuesday morning. (WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez)
The crash closed part of Wisconsin Avenue in Bethesda Tuesday morning. (WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez)
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Police on the scene at a deadly motorcycle crash in Bethesda.
The crash closed part of Wisconsin Avenue in Bethesda Tuesday morning. (WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez)

A deadly crash involving a motorcycle temporarily closed part of Wisconsin Avenue in Bethesda, Maryland.

The crash happened at the intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and Chestnut Street shortly after 7 a.m. Wednesday, when a motorcycle collided with another vehicle, Montgomery County police said.

Police said the motorcyclist, identified only as a man, died at the scene.

Wisconsin Avenue between Woodmont Avenue and Battery Lane was closed for about four hours Wednesday for the crash investigation. The lanes reopened shortly before 11:30 a.m.

Investigators are still trying to determine what led to the crash.

For the latest road and traffic conditions, see WTOP’s traffic page or listen to updates every 10 minutes online or on the air at 103.5 FM.

Below is a map of the area:

WTOP’s Acacia James contributed to this report. 


Jack Moore

Jack Moore joined WTOP.com as a digital writer/editor in July 2016. Previous to his current role, he covered federal government management and technology as the news editor at Nextgov.com, part of Government Executive Media Group.

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