LA PLATA, Md. — A 42-year-old motorcyclist died following a collision with a passenger car at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Rosewick Road on June 25, 2025, at approximately 3:15 p.m., according to the La Plata Police Department. The incident involved a 2008 Ford Focus and a 2022 Kawasaki ZX636 motorcycle, prompting a response from police, fire, and emergency medical services.
First responders found the motorcyclist in critical condition. Officers from the La Plata Police Department immediately began CPR on the 42-year-old male from La Plata, who was the driver of the motorcycle. Despite their efforts, he was transported to the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased. The driver of the Ford Focus, an 82-year-old female from La Plata, was not reported to have sustained injuries requiring hospitalization.
Preliminary findings from the on-scene investigation indicate that the Ford Focus failed to yield the right of way to the oncoming motorcycle, leading to the collision. Authorities have ruled out speed and alcohol as contributing factors in the crash. The investigation remains ongoing, with police seeking additional details to clarify the incident’s circumstances.
The La Plata Police Department urges witnesses or anyone with relevant information to come forward. Corporal Kalen Kerere is leading the investigation and can be reached at (301) 934-1500 or via email at kkerere@townoflaplata.org. Authorities emphasize the importance of community cooperation in piecing together the events that led to this tragedy.
Emergency response protocols were followed promptly, with fire and medical personnel assisting police at the scene. The quick initiation of CPR by officers highlights the critical role of first responders in such incidents, though the severity of the motorcyclist’s injuries proved fatal. The University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center, located in La Plata, serves as the primary healthcare facility for the region, handling trauma cases like this one.
The La Plata Police Department has not released the names of the individuals involved, in line with standard procedure to respect the privacy of the deceased and their family. Further details about the investigation, including potential charges or citations, were not disclosed in the initial press release. The department’s call for witnesses suggests that additional evidence, such as bystander accounts or video footage, could be crucial in determining the full sequence of events.
