MoCo Bicyclist Dies Days After Being Hit By Ride On Bus

ROCKVILLE, MD — A 67-year-old bicyclist suffered fatal injuries after being hit by a Ride On bus in Rockville, Montgomery County Police said Tuesday.

The bicyclist was identified in a news release as Danny Cornell Jackson, of Rockville.

Authorities said the fatal collision occurred Oct. 28 near the intersection of North Horners Lane and McArthur Drive, a short distance from the Rockville Metro Station.

First responders were called to the scene around 10:30 p.m. after receiving reports of a man lying in the roadway. The call was made by the Ride On bus driver, according to police.

Jackson was described as having suffered serious injuries and was subsequently hospitalized. He was pronounced dead at the hospital on Saturday.

Early findings from the scene indicate Jackson was traveling southbound on North Horners Lane in the direction of McArthur Drive when he was hit by the bus, police said.

The investigation into the fatal collision is ongoing.

Anyone with information related to the case is urged to contact detectives with the Collision Reconstruction Unit at crunit@montgomerycountymd.gov or by calling (240) 773-6620.