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Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash in Prince George’s County

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PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY, Md. — Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash on the ramp from westbound MD-198 to southbound I-95 in Prince George’s County.

Officials say at approximately 3:57 p.m. on Tuesday, troopers from the Maryland State Police College Park Barrack responded to the report of a crash on southbound I-95 in the area of the Inter County Connector.

Upon arrival, troopers found a single vehicle collision with injuries.

The preliminary investigation indicated the Suzuki GSXR 750 was traveling on the ramp from westbound MD-198 to southbound I-95 when the driver left the roadway and struck the guardrail on the right.

The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

He was identified as 33-year-old Damien Dickerson of Upper Marlboro, Md.

The investigation into the crash is ongoing. Speed is considered a factor in the crash according to preliminary reports. Anyone with information about the crash may contact the College Park Barrack at 301-345-3101.