HOWARD COUNTY, Md. (WBFF) — A motorcyclist died in a crash Saturday evening in Ellicott City, according to authorities.
The incident occurred on June 28 at approximately 7:30 p.m. when a 2008 Yamaha FZ1 traveling eastbound on Baltimore National Pike left the roadway.
The operator, an adult male, was ejected from the motorcycle and pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
No other vehicles were involved in the incident.
Authorities indicated that speed may have been a contributing factor, and the investigation is ongoing.
Eastbound Baltimore National Pike in the vicinity of Frederick Road was closed for about two hours as emergency services responded.