Motorcyclist dies in crash

The Baltimore Sun

A Germantown motorcyclist died yesterday after striking a sedan that changed lanes in front of him on Route 15 in Frederick, state police said.

Donald Via, 45, was taken to Washington County Hospital, where he died, according to a news release.

The victim and a passenger, Candace Via, were on northbound Route 15 preparing to exit onto West Patrick Street about 12:15 p.m.

Bethany Goldstein of Fleetwood, N.Y., who was driving a 2007 Honda Civic, changed lanes in front of the motorcycle, which hit the car, police said.

Candace Via was taken to Washington County Hospital with serious injuries, Sgt. Steve Hassett said. Goldstein and a passenger in the car were uninjured.

Goldstein was charged with making an unsafe lane change, Hassett said.

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