ICC Motorcycle Accident – Motorcyclist seriously injured in ICC collision near Shady Grove Road, authorities say Highway closed temporarily Sunday for crash investigation. A motorcyclist suffered traumatic injuries during a collision Sunday afternoon on the Intercounty Connector [ICC] near the Shady Grove Road exit, according to authorities. Around 4:30 p.m., Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a report of a collision on the eastbound lanes involving a motorcycle that then caught fire, MCFRS spokesperson Pete Piringer wrote on social media. Traffic was diverted and the exit ramp was closed. No information was provided about the identity of the motorcyclist or whether other vehicles were involved. Both the eastbound and westbound lanes of the ICC were closed between Shady Grove Road and Georgia Avenue as police conducted a collision reconstruction investigation, according to authorities. By 5:25 p.m., the westbound lanes had reopened. Shortly after 9 p.m., Alert Montgomery announced that all lanes of the highway had reopened. The collision was the second in less than a week that involved a motorcyclist. Earlier Sunday, Montgomery County police had identified Anthony Bernard Lee, 35, of Damascus as the man who died when his motorcycle collided with a car Thursday at the intersection of Snouffer School and Centerway roads in Gaithersburg.
The exact cause of the accident remains under investigation, with authorities working diligently to determine the circumstances that led to this unfortunate incident. In the aftermath of the crash, traffic in the area was temporarily disrupted as officials worked to clear the scene and ensure the safety of all road users. This tragic accident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of road safety and vigilance while driving. Motorcyclists, in particular, are reminded to exercise caution and adhere to all traffic regulations to prevent such accidents from occurring. The community has been left deeply saddened by the news of this accident, and our thoughts and prayers are with the injured individual and their loved ones during this difficult time. The impact of such incidents extends far beyond those directly involved, serving as a reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing each moment.
ICC reopens in Montgomery Co. after motorcycle slams into police car Both directions of MD-200 ICC were shut down in Montgomery County between Georgia Avenue and Shady Grove Metro access road Thursday night after a crash involving a motorcycle and a police car. The crash was due to a motorcycle crashing into the back of a police car, Montgomery County Police said, adding that preliminarily, the on-duty officer was driving on the ICC when he was hit from behind by the motorcyclist.
The officer has been transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries and later released. The driver of the motorcycle, 31-year-old Carlos Ivan Diaz-Franco of Silver Spring, was thrown from his 2020 BMW S 1000 RR motorcycle, police said. He was pronounced dead on the scene.
The motorcycle came to rest in the eastbound lanes, causing the ICC to be shut down in both directions during the investigation, police said. The crash reconstruction unit was called out to investigate the incident. Traffic was backed up for miles and at one point, SkyTrak7 captured dozens of drivers taking off in the opposite direction to avoid the backup, while a responding officer met them head-on in the road. One driver attempted to navigate over large rocks under an overpass to avoid traffic. The motorcycle was a red, white, and blue sport bike and it may have been traveling with a group of other motorcycles. The Intercounty Connector was closed in both directions for several hours after a motorcyclist crashed into a marked police cruiser.
The road has since reopened. Motorcyclist identified after deadly crash causes traffic chaos on ICC in Montgomery Co. A motorcyclist is dead after they crashed into a police car in Montgomery County. The crash and investigation caused a traffic nightmare for several hours Thursday evening. The Intercounty Connector (ICC) in Maryland was closed in both directions while police investigated the serious crash. The roadway has since reopened.
According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, the crash happened around 7:30 p.m. near Mile Marker 6.5 when a motorcyclist, believed to have been speeding, crashed into the back of a marked police cruiser. Officials have confirmed the motorcyclist, identified as 31-year-old Carlos Ivan Diaz-Franco was killed in the crash.
The officer was taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries. The traffic from the road closure led to chaos as drivers began traveling in any direction they could to escape. Montgomery County Police confirmed to WUSA9 that officers directed drivers to travel in the opposite direction. Police have not identified the person killed in the crash. Officers claim the motorcycle was a red, white, and blue sport bike and it may have been traveling with a group of other motorcycles.
