Seaford- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash involving a bicyclist that occurred last evening.

The incident occurred on Friday, November 2, 2018 at approximately 9:52 p.m. when a 2016 Dodge Ram pick-up truck was traveling northbound on Sussex Highway just north of Tharp Road in the right lane, directly across from Rommel Harley-Davidson.  A bicyclist was traveling northbound on the northbound shoulder, just off the edge of the right travel lane.  It appears that the truck drifted onto the shoulder and struck the rear of the bicycle.  The impact caused the bicyclist to project forward and come to a final rest on the northbound shoulder.

The operator of the Dodge Ram, a 29-year-old male from Georgetown was properly restrained and was not injured.  Impairment does not appear to be a factor on his behalf.

The bicyclist, a 56-year-old male from Greenwood was not wearing a helmet.  He was transported to the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.  Impairment on his behalf is undetermined at this time.  Identification of the victim is pending notification of next of kin.

The roadway was closed for approximately 3 hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

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: 110318 0714

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