GAITHERSBURG, MD — A 25-year-old motorcyclist died Saturday night in a collision near the intersection of West Diamond Avenue and the I-270 ramp.
Montgomery County Police reported the incident occurred just before 9:45 p.m. The motorcyclist was identified as Roger Gustavo Pineda Cardona, a Gaithersburg resident.
Authorities said Cardona was riding a green 2008 Kawasaki EX250 when he struck a black 2022 Toyota Camry as it made a left turn onto I-270 from the westbound lanes of West Diamond Avenue.
Cardona sustained serious injuries and was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. The Toyota’s driver and two passengers were unharmed and remained at the scene.
An investigation is ongoing. Police urge anyone with information about the collision to call (240) 773-6620.