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Update on Milton Motorcycle Fatal Crash Released Thursday, May 29, 2008 Milton – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit has arrested Steven F. Boozer, 47 of Newark for his involvement in the Fatal Motorcycle Crash that occurred in Milton on April 19, 2008. Investigators determined through their investigative efforts that Mr. Boozer was the second motorcycle operator that left the scene of the crash. Records obtained from the motorcycle left behind at the scene and a search of area hospitals following the crash led to the positive identification of Mr. Boozer. He was found to have been treated at Christiana Hospital for injuries sustained during the motorcycle crash on April 19, 2008. Today he was arrested on the following traffic charges: 1. Leaving the scene of a fatal collision. 2. Failing to report a collision involving death. 3. Unsafe speed 4. Unsafe lane change 5. Failing to signal 6. Following too Close 7. Reckless Driving 8. Aggressive Driving He was released on a $2850.00 Unsecured bail pending a June 5th Preliminary Hearing.
### Original Release Newark Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash
Released Saturday, April 19, 2008
Milton – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is currently investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred earlier tonight at 6:28 pm on SR 1 northbound north of SR 5.
Troopers learned a 1986 BMW, operated by Roscoe W. Crapper (58 of Lincoln) was traveling northbound on SR1 in the right lane. A second vehicle, a 2006 Ford Escape, operated by Phila Callahan (53 of New Castle) was traveling northbound in the left lane.
Witnesses reported that two motorcycles were observed traveling at a high rate of speed behind these two previously mentioned vehicles. The first motorcycle, a 2006 Harley Davidson operated by George C. McGinnes, 51 of Newark, struck the rear of the BMW. As a result of the impact, Mr. McGinnes was thrown into the left lane where the Ford Escape struck him.
A second motorcycle, 2002 Harley Davidson that was also observed traveling at high rate along side Mr. McGinnes, lost control and crashed on the roadway also striking Mr. McGinnes in the left lane. After crashing, the operator of this motorcycle fled the scene leaving his motorcycle behind. Witnesses reported to police that a group of motorcycle riders that were trailing behind picked him up.
Investigating troopers have recovered the second motorcycle and are continuing their investigation into the identity of the operator. Because of injuries sustained in the crash, Mr. McGinnes, who was not wearing a helmet, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The operators of the BMW and Escape were wearing their seatbelts and did not receive any injuries. Alcohol was not a factor on their behalf. Due to the crash, the roadway was closed for several hours as investigators examined the crash scene. The roadway has since been reopened. The crash remains under investigation.
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