Montgomery County Fire and Rescue reported a serious traffic collision Saturday evening involving a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle in the 19700 block of Barnesville Road, near the intersection with Mount Ephraim Road in the Dickerson community.
The incident occurred at approximately 6 p.m., prompting an immediate response from county emergency crews. Fire and rescue personnel arrived on scene, assessed the situation, and coordinated medical transport for the injured parties.
The male motorcyclist sustained critical injuries and was evacuated by helicopter to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center, where he remains listed in critical condition. Two additional adults involved in the crash were transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital for treatment.
According to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesman Pete Piringer, the driver of the car stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators. “The driver remained at the scene and spoke with investigators,” Piringer said, confirming that law‑enforcement officials are conducting a standard investigation into the cause of the collision.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue continues to monitor the situation and will release further details as they become available. The agency emphasizes the importance of safe driving practices, especially on busy county roads such as Barnesville Road, which sees a mix of commuter traffic and local travel.
Community Impact
Residents of Dickerson and the surrounding Montgomery County area are reminded to exercise caution when sharing the road with motorcycles, which can be more vulnerable in collisions. The county’s emergency services remain on standby to respond to any additional incidents and to provide assistance to those affected.
Authorities have not released the identities of the individuals involved, and no further information about the cause of the crash has been disclosed pending the investigation.
For updates on this developing story, readers can follow Montgomery County Fire and Rescue’s official communications channels.
Original reporting: Alexandria, VA News – WTOP News — read the source article.
