Millsboro– The Delaware State Police are investigating a serious crash that occurred at the intersection of John J. Williams Highway (SR 24) and Long Neck Road (SR 5) last evening.

The incident occurred at approximately 9:04 p.m. on Thursday, February 1, 2018 as a Honda motorcycle was traveling westbound on John J. Williams Highway approaching the intersection at Long Neck Road. Subsequently a 2006 Isuzu sweeper truck was traveling eastbound, approaching the same intersection.  The operator of the Honda, 43-year-old man of Snow Hill MD, attempted a left turn, directly in the path of the Isuzu, resulting in an impact in the eastbound lane.

After impact, the Honda was redirected eastbound and was pushed by the Isuzu for a short distance before coming to a rest. The operator of the Honda was ejected from the motorcycle and came to rest next to the Isuzu.

The operator of the Honda was removed from the scene by Emergency Medical Services and transported to the Beebe Medical Center prior to being transferred to the Christiana Hospital in serious condition. He was wearing a helmet during the time of this crash, and alcohol is considered to be a factor on his behalf.

The operator of the Isuzu, 42-year old man of Salisbury, MD, was properly restrained and not injured as a result of this crash. John J. Williams Highway at the intersection of Long Neck Road was closed for approximately 2 hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into this incident.  Anyone with information pertaining to this crash is asked to please contact Cpl/1 N. DeMalto at (302) 703-3267.  Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll free hotline 1800 VICTIM-1. (1800 842-8461).  You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@delaware.gov.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 020218 1042

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