Charles County Father Harry Washington III, 32, Killed in Route 210 Motorcycle Crash

 A Tuesday evening ride on Maryland Route 210 ended in tragedy when a hit-and-run driver caused a fatal collision in Charles County. Maryland State Police identified the motorcyclist as 32-year-old Harry Washington III of Indian Head, a devoted father remembered for his love of family and motorcycles. The crash has left a grieving family and investigators searching for the driver who fled.

Washington was operating a Suzuki motorcycle around 7:40 p.m. near Route 210 and Jenkins Lane when an orange 2013 Dodge Dart entered southbound lanes and crossed into his path. A 9-year-old girl, believed to be his daughter, was riding as his passenger. The violent impact threw both riders from the motorcycle, prompting an immediate large-scale emergency response from Charles County units.

Both victims were airlifted by medical helicopter to area hospitals for urgent trauma care following the devastating Route 210 collision. Despite the heroic efforts of first responders, flight crews, and dedicated hospital teams, Washington later died from his injuries. Officials have not publicly disclosed the condition of the young passenger, citing privacy and respect for the grieving family during this difficult time.

According to Maryland State Police, the driver of the Dodge Dart and a passenger fled the scene on foot immediately after the devastating crash. The passenger, later identified as 43-year-old Jose Osmin Orellana Santamaria of White Plains, returned a short time later and requested medical assistance. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment and is now currently actively cooperating with investigators.

The driver of the orange Dodge Dart remains at large and is the focus of an intensive statewide search. The Maryland State Police Crash Team closed southbound Route 210 for nearly three hours to conduct a thorough, detailed crash reconstruction. Troopers were assisted by the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration and the Charles County Sheriff’s Office during the complex investigation.

Investigators are asking anyone traveling on Route 210 near Jenkins Lane around 7:40 p.m. Tuesday, with dash camera footage, or who recognizes the damaged orange Dodge Dart to come forward immediately. Tips can be directed to Sergeant Justin Zimmerman at 301-392-1200 or by email at justin.zimmerman@maryland.gov. Even small, seemingly insignificant details could help identify the driver who fled.

Friends and neighbors in Indian Head describe Washington as a dedicated, hardworking father who often shared careful rides with his young daughter and consistently prioritized motorcycle safety and training. The sudden, heartbreaking loss has prompted a powerful outpouring of support online, with local community members offering prayers for his child’s full recovery and demanding swift complete accountability for the devastating hit-and-run driver.

In the wake of the crash, Maryland State Police remind drivers to slow down, avoid distractions, and always look twice for motorcycles, especially at busy intersections. Motorcyclists are encouraged to follow ATGATT — All The Gear, All The Time — to improve visibility and protection on every ride. The investigation continues as authorities seek justice and answers for a family forever changed on Route 210.