Benjamin “Ben” Linebaugh died after his southbound motorcycle collided with an SUV at the intersection of Forge Road and Woodlawn Lane in Mount Holly Springs, Pennsylvania, at approximately 5:45 p.m., according to the Cumberland County Coroner’s Office. Linebaugh was wearing a helmet but was ejected from the motorcycle. The SUV’s occupants were not injured, and Pennsylvania State Police are investigating.
A routine evening ride ended in tragedy for a Mount Holly Springs motorcyclist, and a community is left mourning someone many are only now learning about.
What Happened at Forge Road and Woodlawn Lane
According to the Cumberland County Coroner’s Office, the crash happened around 5:45 p.m. when an SUV pulled onto Forge Road from Woodlawn Lane and entered the path of Linebaugh’s southbound motorcycle. The two vehicles collided.
Linebaugh was wearing a helmet, but the force of the impact ejected him from the motorcycle. He died from his injuries. The occupants of the SUV escaped without injury.
The Cumberland County Coroner’s Office confirmed his death, and Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the circumstances of the crash. Authorities have not announced any charges or a determination of fault.
What We Don’t Yet Know
Details about Linebaugh’s age, family, and life have not been released, and authorities have not said what led to the collision beyond the SUV entering the roadway. Those details are expected to emerge as the investigation continues.
A Reminder for Drivers and Riders
Intersections where a side road meets a through road are among the most common places for motorcycle collisions, because motorcycles are smaller and harder to judge for speed and distance. Drivers can help by taking a second look, including checking for motorcycles, before pulling out. Riders can help by staying alert at every intersection, even when they have the right of way.
