A serious crash involving a motorcycle shut down multiple lanes of southbound I-270 during the evening rush hour on Monday, causing major delays in the Gaithersburg area.
According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the collision was reported around 5:30pm on southbound I-270 between Montgomery Village Avenue and I-370, in the area of Muddy Branch Road. Emergency crews responded to a crash involving a motorcycle, with some lanes initially blocked as responders worked the scene.
Shortly after, Alert Montgomery issued a severe traffic alert at 6:06pm, reporting that four left lanes of southbound I-270 were closed at Muddy Branch Road. Drivers were urged to expect significant delays and seek alternate routes…