Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the scene of a crash involving a motorcyclist who was struck and killed around midnight on Friday night into Saturday on University Blvd West near Kerwin Road (Kemp Mill area). 28-year-old Brian Antonio Martinez Gamez of Silver Spring was identified as the deceased, and the community has rallied around his family to raise funds for his funeral expenses.
Over $7,000 has been raised in the last 24 hours through a GoFundMe fundraiser started by the Martínez Gámez family just a day ago. “The Martínez Gámez family is asking for help to raise funds for our beloved Brian’s funeral expenses. All of his family and friends here in the United States and in Guatemala are mourning his loss. We thank you for all the love and support. God bless you all.”
Montgomery County Police has provided the following update regarding the fatal crash: “The Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision involving a motorcycle.
Shortly after midnight, on Saturday, June 1, 2024, Montgomery County Police and Fire Rescue responded to the intersection of University Blvd West and Kerwin Rd for a two-vehicle collision involving a white 2023 Tesla Model 3 and a black and green 2019 Kawasaki ZX636 motorcycle.
The driver of the motorcycle, an adult male, was pronounced dead at the scene. The deceased has been identified as 28-year-old Brian Antonio Martinez Gamez of Silver Spring. The driver of the Tesla remained at the location.
The preliminary investigation has revealed that Martinez Gamez’s Kawasaki was traveling eastbound on University Blvd. West, approaching Kerwin Road. The Tesla driver was turning left from northbound Kerwin Road westbound on University Blvd. West. Martinez Gamez tried to avoid the car, but ultimately struck the driver side of the Tesla. This is an active and ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to contact CRU detectives at (240) 773-6620”
