Driver charged with DWI in crash that killed motorcyclist in Baltimore

BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — A motorcycle rider was killed in a crash after man driving under the influence struck the motorcyclist in southwest Baltimore on Monday night.

According to police, on Aug. 3, shortly after 10:30 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of North Hilton Street for reports of a crash with injury.

Officers arrived on scene and learned that a 66-year-old man driving a Ford collided with a 36-year-old motorcyclist. The driver fled the scene, but was found by police a short time later.

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The motorcycle rider was taken to a local hospital, where he later died.

The 66-year-old man was arrested and charged with DWI.

Crash Team detectives are investigating.