Wilmington – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle that occurred early Monday morning on I-95 in the area of Jackson Street, Wilmington.

The incident occurred at approximately 12:19 a.m., Monday, May 27, 2019 on southbound I-95 just south of the Jackson St. on-ramp. A 2016 Toyota Sienna, operated by a 44 year old Middletown man, was traveling I-95 southbound in the right lane, just south of Jackson St. A Suzuki motorcycle, operated by a 41 year old New Castle man, was traveling I-95 southbound at a high rate of speed while weaving in and out of traffic. As the Suzuki changed from the middle lane to the right lane it collided with the rear of the Toyota, causing the Suzuki to lay down onto its side, at which time both the operator and a passenger were separated from the motorcycle. Both the operator and passenger came to rest on the right shoulder, the Toyota came to a controlled stop and remained at the scene.

The male operator of the Suzuki and his passenger, a 39 year old Hollywood, FL woman, were pronounced deceased at the scene. Impairment on his behalf is undetermined at this time. Identification of the victims is pending notification of next of kin.

The driver of the Toyota along with his three passengers were not injured. Neither impairment nor improper driving are deemed as factors on his behalf.

I-95 southbound was closed for approximately 4 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding the incident are asked to contact Cpl. J. Forester of the Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-365-8485.

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@state.de.us.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 052719 1030

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