1LAUREL, MD – A man was killed early Friday morning after his motorcycle veered off Route 216 and crashed, according to Howard County police.

The collision occurred around 5:30 a.m. when a 2012 Honda CBR600RR traveling westbound left the roadway near Crest Road.

The operator, identified only as an adult male, was ejected from the motorcycle and pronounced dead at the scene.

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One man died after his motorcycle left Route 216 near Crest Road early Friday

The crash involved a 2012 Honda CBR600RR traveling westbound

Howard County police are continuing to investigate the cause

Police investigating cause of crash

Authorities have not released the man’s identity pending notification of next of kin. Investigators are still working to determine what caused the motorcycle to leave

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