Frederick Police Conduct Crash Investigation

On 10/4/2024, at approximately 6:50 p.m., officers of the Frederick Police Department responded to the area of the Orchard Way and Apple Way for a vehicle crash with injury involving a motorcycle. For reasons still under investigation, a 2024 Suzuki motorcycle lost control and struck several vehicles.

The driver of the motorcycle sustained life threatening injuries and was transported to R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma in Baltimore. The driver is currently listed in serious condition. No other injuries were reported. Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash. At the conclusion of the investigation, the report will be presented to the Frederick County State's Attorney's Office for any charges.

The Frederick Police Department's Crash Reconstruction Team is actively investigating the cause of the crash and is asking anyone with information who may have witnessed the crash who have not spoken with officers to contact MPO Andrew Coady at 240-549-4542. For media inquiries please contact Samantha Long at 240-586-0462 or [email protected].

Incident Type: Serious Injury Crash

Incident Case Number: 2024-084604

Investigating Officer: MPO Andrew Coady

Author of release: MPO Andrew Coady