Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash in Charles County where the driver of an orange 2013 Dodge Dart fled the scene on foot.
The deceased is identified as Harry Washington III, 32, of Indian Head. He was the operator of a Suzuki motorcycle. His 9-year-old daughter, who was the passenger, was also injured. Both were transported by aviation to local hospitals, where Washington was pronounced deceased.
At 7:40 p.m. on May 4, troopers from the La Plata Barrack responded to Maryland Route 210 at Jenkins Lane for a reported crash. The preliminary investigation indicates the Dodge Dart entered the southbound lanes of MD Route 210 at Jenkins Lane and into the path of the Suzuki.
The driver and passenger of the Dodge Dart fled the scene on foot. The passenger later returned and requested medical attention. He is identified as Jose Osmin Orellana Santamaria, 43, of White Plains. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The Maryland State Police Crash Team continues to lead the active investigation. Lanes were closed for nearly three hours. Personnel from the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration and deputies from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office assisted on scene.
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the driver of the orange Dodge Dart. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sergeant Justin Zimmerman at 301-392-1200 or justin.zimmerman@maryland.gov.
The Maryland State Police urge motorists and motorcyclists to slow down, share the road and avoid aggressive, distracted or impaired driving. Motorcyclists are reminded to follow ATGATT — all the gear, all the time. Motorists should look twice and check blind spots regularly.
