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Apr 21, 2016

Motorcyclist Dies After Collision With A Metrobus In Southeast

31-year-old Demetrus Keys of Southwest struck the bus head on.

Sep 30, 2013

Photos: The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in D.C.

Yesterday, over a dozen motorcycle riders dressed in their Sunday best traveled from Alexandria, Va. to D.C. as part of the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride.

Jul 02, 2012

D.C. Woman Left Partially Paralyzed After Tree Falls on Her During Storm

D.C. resident Carolina Alcalde was struck by a tree while riding on her motorcycle during last Friday’s violent storm. Paralyzed from the mid-section down, Alcalde’s friends are raising funds for what they say will be a costly recovery.

May 25, 2012

How to Get Around Town on Memorial Day

Staying in town for Memorial Day? Here’s our handy guide on all the different ways to get around town during the three-day weekend.

Jul 08, 2009

Two Seriously Injured in Motorcycle v. Pedestrian Crash

WJLA reports that two people were seriously injured this morning after a motorcyclist struck a pedestrian near 18th and I Streets NW. Police will investigate the crash, D.C. Deputy Fire Chief Ken Crosswhite told the news station, which happened around 9:30 a.m. and sent both people to the hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries. It’s so far unclear whether the pedestrian was in a crosswalk or not….

 
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