Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing Into Bus In Columbia

COLUMBIA, MD — A motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a transit bus on Route 32 in Columbia, according to Howard County police.

Authorities said the crash happened on eastbound Route 32 between Route 29 and Shaker Drive around 10:40 p.m. Wednesday.

A preliminary investigation found the rider of a 2024 Suzuki GSX1300 was attempting to pass an eastbound transit bus when the motorcycle struck the bus's passenger side. The motorcycle then lost control and left the roadway.

The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not yet released the victim's name.

The bus driver was not injured and remained at the scene.

Preliminary findings indicate speed was a factor in the crash, police said. The investigation is ongoing.

Eastbound Route 32 was closed for several hours overnight while investigators processed the scene.