Skip to main content

Wisconsin Avenue in Bethesda reopens after fatal motorcycle crash

A deadly crash involving a motorcycle temporarily closed part of Wisconsin Avenue in Bethesda, Maryland.

The crash happened at the intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and Chestnut Street shortly after 7 a.m. Wednesday, when a motorcycle collided with another vehicle, Montgomery County police said.

Police said the motorcyclist, identified only as a man, died at the scene.

Wisconsin Avenue between Woodmont Avenue and Battery Lane was closed for about four hours Wednesday for the crash investigation. The lanes reopened shortly before 11:30 a.m.

Investigators are still trying to determine what led to the crash.

For the latest road and traffic conditions, see WTOP’s traffic page or listen to updates every 10 minutes online or on the air at 103.5 FM.

Below is a map of the area:

[google_map latitude=”38.993598″ longitude=” -77.096084″ zoom=”14″ height=”300px” location_label=”Motorcycle crash” dynamic_map=”true”]

WTOP’s Acacia James contributed to this report. 


Should 16-year-olds be able to vote in city elections? Rockville residents sound off

Should 16- and 17-year-olds be allowed to vote? A city in Montgomery County, Maryland, is looking at adding younger people to voter rolls for city-wide elections. Residents of Rockville voiced their opinion about the move during a city council meeting Monday night.
Read Next Story