Northern District
Serious Crash - Brooklyn Park
26-711515
On April 16, 2026, at approximately 5:20 a.m., Northern District officers responded to a collision involving a Kawasaki motorcycle and a Honda Pilot on Ritchie Highway at 9th Avenue. Once on scene, the Crash Reconstruction Team was requested.
A preliminary investigation revealed the Honda was traveling southbound on Ritchie Highway when the driver attempted to make a U-turn at 9th Avenue. The Kawasaki was traveling southbound on Ritchie Highway and struck the Honda from the rear.
The operator of the Kawasaki was transported to an area hospital with life threatening injuries. The operator and passengers of the Honda were not injured in the collision. The Crash Reconstruction Team processed the scene and will conduct the investigation.
Vehicle 1: 2025 Kawasaki EX500
Operator: 24-year-old male
Brooklyn Park, Maryland
Vehicle 2: 2013 Honda Pilot
Operator: 41-year-old male
Brooklyn Park, Maryland