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Rockville Man Killed in Connecticut Avenue Collision; Victim’s Identity Released

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Gaithersburg, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, near the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and Manor Road. The collision resulted in the death of a motorcyclist, 29-year-old Daniel Arthur Leone IV of Rockville, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

At approximately 6:14 a.m., 2nd District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and Manor Road for the report of a collision involving a vehicle and a motorcycle.

 

The investigation has revealed that a gray 2026 Tesla Model Y was making a left turn from southbound Connecticut Avenue onto eastbound Manor Road when, for reasons still under investigation, it was struck by a red 2015 BMW S1000 motorcycle traveling northbound on Connecticut Avenue.

 

The driver of the Tesla, an adult female, remained on scene and was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.

 

This remains an active investigation and may take several weeks to months to complete. Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 240-773-6620.

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Release ID: 26-154
Media Contact: DBartels 
Categories: fatal-collision