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Baltimore Dirt Bike Rider Dies in SUV Collision as Police Ramp Up Crackdown

Police announce a citywide push to curb illegal off-road riding after the crash.

Overview

  • The Baltimore police say a 37-year-old dirt bike rider died after colliding with an SUV on Liberty Heights Avenue in Northwest Baltimore.
  • Officials report the SUV driver stayed at the scene and will not face charges.
  • The Baltimore City Crash Team is leading the investigation and asks anyone with information to call 410-396-2606 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.
  • Security video obtained by CBS Baltimore shows the SUV turning left into a shopping plaza when the dirt bike hit it, and police detained another rider and seized a bike at the site.
  • Police say they are stepping up enforcement against illegal off-road vehicles citywide and set up a Dirt Bike Tipline at 443-902-4474 and an email at DirtBikeTips@baltimorepolice.org.