WHALEYVILLE, Md. — Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Saturday evening on U.S. Route 50 in Worcester County.
The victim has been identified as Jason Irizarry, 40, of Dover, Pa. Irizarry was operating a BMW motorcycle at the time of the crash. He was initially transported by ambulance to TidalHealth Peninsula Regional and later to ChristianaCare Christiana Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Another rider, Andrew Strube, 49, of Columbia, Pa., was also involved in the crash. Strube, who was operating a second BMW motorcycle, was transported by ambulance to TidalHealth for treatment of his injuries.
According to the preliminary investigation, the crash occurred shortly before 5:30 p.m. on westbound U.S. Route 50 at Hall Road. Irizarry was reportedly passing another vehicle when, for unknown reasons, he lost control of his motorcycle and struck a guardrail. Strube, traveling with Irizarry, also lost control of his motorcycle as a result of the incident.
All lanes of Route 50 were closed for approximately four hours as authorities conducted their investigation.
The Maryland State Police are asking anyone with information regarding the crash to contact the Berlin Barrack at 410-641-3101. The investigation remains ongoing.
