Identify Of Motorcyclist Killed In Silver Spring Crash Released

SILVER SPRING, MD — Authorities have identified a motorcycle driver who died when he slammed into a pole near Lockwood Drive and Columbia Pike. Christian Ronaldo Guillen, 30, of Silver Spring, died in the single-vehicle crash, Montgomery County Police said.

The accident happened about 5:52 p.m. Saturday as Guillen was driving his 1998 Honda CBR600 motorcycle northbound on Columbia Pike. A police report said as Guillen made a right turn onto Lockwood Drive, the motorcycle went off the road and struck a metal light support pole.

Guillen was thrown from the motorcyel and was later pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives ask that anyone who saw the crash call (240) 773-6620.