Newark – The Delaware State Police are continuing to investigate an incident in which a Trooper was struck by a motorcycle, that was evading a DUI checkpoint, and are asking for the public’s help in identifying the operator.

The incident occurred at approximately 11:50 p.m., Saturday, September 1, 2018 at a DUI Checkpoint which was set up in the eastbound lanes of U.S. 40 (Pulaski Hwy.), in the area of Lagrange Avenue, Newark. A uniformed Trooper who was on foot working the check-point observed a sport-style motorcycle, illuminated with green lighting, passing other vehicles which were stopped at the check-point. The operator failed to stop when given verbal commands by the Trooper, and instead accelerated and proceeded to maneuver through the other stopped vehicles, striking the Trooper as he fled. The motorcycle continued to travel eastbound on U.S. 40 at a high rate of speed, running multiple red lights, and was last seen in the area of Porter Rd. As a result of the incident the Trooper was admitted to the Christiana Hospital with an upper extremity injury, but has since been released.

The motorcycle involved in the incident is described as a sport-style bike equipped with green ground effect lighting, similar to the above image.

The operator was described as a white male, wearing a dark helmet, t-shirt, with visible arm tattoos.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts or identity of the motorcycle or operator are asked to contact Detective G. Biddle of the Troop 2 Major Crimes Unit at 302-365-8475.

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

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:102618 0918

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