Chesapeake Beach man dies in weekend motorcycle crash

David M. Higgins II, Publisher/Editor

Aug 31

On August 27, 2022, at 9:45 p.m., officers responded to southbound Southern Maryland Boulevard (Route 4) and Talbot Road for a crash involving a car and a motorcycle.

The investigation revealed the driver of a 2019 Honda Accord was driving eastbound on the Talbot Road crossover and made a right turn onto southbound Route 4 in front of a 2022 Harley Davidson FLHXS Street Glide motorcycle, which was traveling in the southbound lanes.

The rider of the Harley Davidson was unable to avoid striking the Honda and was ejected from the motorcycle. The motorcycle rider was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. It was announced on Tuesday that he had died as a result of his injuries.

A spokesperson for the DC Police identified the deceased as Det. Sergeant Lance Andriani, 53 of Chesapeake Beach, MD.

The crash is still under investigation.

Vehicle 1:
2019 Honda Accord
23-year-old male
Mount Ranier, Maryland
Not Injured

Vehicle 2:
2022 Harley Davidson FLHXS Street Glide
53-year-old male
Chesapeake Beach, Maryland
Critical Injuries

The DC Police Union regrets to announce the passing of Det. Sgt. Lance Andriani. Lance came on MPD in 1997 and worked in 7D and NSID. He worked as a sergeant in 4D & CID.

Det. Sgt. Andriani was a beloved son, brother, and father of two sons.

Please keep him in your prayers. pic.twitter.com/ChKTD6ZIFM

— DC Police Union (@DCPoliceUnion) August 30, 2022