Motorcyclist seriously hurt in crash on I-68 east of Flintstone

A motorcycle operator was taken from the scene in life-threatening condition after a crash on Interstate 68 east of Flintstone on Sunday afternoon.

GCN Staff· Oct. 18, 2026, 5:21 p.m. ·1 min read

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Motorcyclist seriously hurt in crash on I-68 east of Flintstone — Image: Garrett County News graphic

A motorcycle operator was taken from the scene in life-threatening condition after a crash on Interstate 68 east of Flintstone on Sunday afternoon.

The crash happened Oct. 18 on the interstate east of Flintstone in Allegany County.

The rider's name, age and hometown have not been released. There was no word on what caused the crash, whether any other vehicle was involved, or where the rider was taken for treatment.

GCN will update this story as more information becomes available.

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