DSP News Release:  Georgetown Man Dies from Injuries Sustained in August 10^th Crash 

Location: 

• US 113 approximately ½ mile S/O Wilson Road Georgetown, De

DATE and TIME:  

• Wednesday August 10, 2011 11:00 p.m.

Operator and Vehicle Information:

• Harold L. Robinson-73 Georgetown, De
• 2004 Yamaha XVA motorcycle

• Unknown driver (NFD)
• Tractor trailer (NFD)

 Resume:

Georgetown-Georgetown Police Department and the Delaware State Police Crash Reconstruction Unit are investigating an August 10^th crash that claimed the life of Harold L. Robinson-73 of Georgetown Delaware. 

The crash occurred around 11:00 p.m. on US 113 S/O Wilson Road limits of Georgetown as Robinson was traveling northbound.  Robinson was riding his 2004 Yamaha motorcycle when a tractor trailer in a southbound turn lane of US 113 is alleged to have pulled into Robinson’s path. 

Robinson lost control of his motorcycle and was ejected striking a number of mailboxes. 

Statements originally obtained from Robinson advised the tractor trailer driver stopped to assist after the crash.  Robinson declined police or medical assistance and continued on to his residence following the crash. 

When Robinson arrived home his medical condition diminished and an ambulance was called to his residence by a friend.  Robinson was transported to Beebe Hospital and admitted for multiple rib fractures and related injuries. 

Delaware State Police was notified that Robinson died at 5:11 a.m. on August 15^th from injuries sustained in the August 10^th crash.