Newark – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that took place on Otts Chapel Rd. in Newark on Wednesday night.

The incident occurred at approximately 8:07 p.m., Wednesday, September 5, 2018 on Otts Chapel Rd. at the intersection with Welsh Tract Rd. A 2007 Honda CRV, operated by a 44 year old Bowie, Maryland man was traveling southbound on Otts Chapel Rd. intending to turn left onto Welsh Tract Rd. A Yamaha trail bike, operated by a 24 year old Newark man was traveling northbound on Otts Chapel Rd. proceeding through the intersection with Welsh Tract Rd. The Honda turned left in front of the Yamaha, at which time both vehicles collided, in the northbound lane of Otts Chapel Rd. The Yamaha operator was ejected from the trail bike, coming to rest in the southbound lane of Otts Chapel Rd. The Honda was brought to a controlled stop on Welsh Tract Rd.

The operator of the Yamaha was pronounced deceased at the scene. Impairment on his behalf is unknown at this time. Identification is pending next of kin notification.

The operator of the Honda was not injured as a result of the crash. Impairment on his behalf is not a factor.

The initial investigation has determined that the Yamaha was not a registered vehicle and was not street legal. The Yamaha had no headlights, tail lights or other reflective devices.

Otts Chapel Rd. and Welsh Tract Rd. were closed for approximately 2 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident are asked to contact Cpl. J. Aube of the Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit at 302-365-8483.

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 Michael Austin

Released: 090618 1110

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