CAROLINE COUNTY, Md. (WJZ)—A motorcyclist is dead after a morning accident along Templeville Road in Caroline County.

Police say just after 9:00 a.m. Maryland State Police found Anthony Martin Jr., 48, of Denton, lying in the road after an apparent motorcycle accident.

A preliminary investigation has revealed that Ewing was traveling southbound on Templeville Road when his motorcycle left the roadway and struck a ditch.

As a result, Ewing and sole occupant was ejected from the motorcycle and pronounced dead at the scene.

Police say alcohol may have been a factor in the crash.

Authorities are continuing their investigation.