Motorcyclist killed after rear-ending tractor-trailer on southbound I-95 near O’Donnell Street in Baltimore

Crash reported before daybreak; lanes reopened mid-morning

A motorcyclist was killed Monday after a collision with a tractor-trailer on southbound Interstate 95 in Baltimore, prompting a multi-hour closure that disrupted the morning commute.

The crash was reported shortly before 5:15 a.m. on March 9, 2026, in the southbound lanes near the O’Donnell Street exit. Investigators said the motorcycle struck the rear of a tractor-trailer. The rider was pronounced dead at the scene.

The tractor-trailer driver was not injured.

Traffic impacts and investigation status

The collision led to significant delays on I-95 as authorities closed lanes to protect the scene and allow investigators to document evidence. All lanes were reopened by about 9:45 a.m., restoring normal traffic flow after the peak of the rush hour period.

Investigators described the case as preliminary, indicating that key details—such as the speeds involved, lane positioning, and whether mechanical issues, road conditions, or driver impairment played any role—had not been publicly confirmed by mid-day.

What is known so far

• Date and time: Monday, March 9, 2026, shortly before 5:15 a.m.

• Location: Southbound I-95 near the O’Donnell Street exit in Baltimore.

• Vehicles involved: A motorcycle and a tractor-trailer.

• Outcome: The motorcyclist died at the scene; the tractor-trailer driver was uninjured.

• Road status: Lanes reopened by approximately 9:45 a.m.

Witnesses sought

Authorities are asking anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dash-camera video from the area around the time of the crash to contact police. Witness accounts and video can help investigators establish a clearer timeline and verify vehicle movements leading up to the impact.

Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to call police at 410-537-1209.

The rider’s identity and additional investigative findings were not released in the initial public information. The investigation remains ongoing.