Wilmington – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash involving a bicyclist that occurred late Friday night.

The incident occurred at approximately 11:37 p.m., Friday, July 5, 2019, on Concord Pike (US 202) in the area of I-95. A 1999 Honda Accord, operated by a 21 year old Newark man was traveling southbound on Concord Pike in the right lane approaching the ramp for I-95. A bicycle, being operated by a 35 year old New Castle man, was also traveling southbound Concord Pike in the right lane. The operator of the Honda was unable to see the cyclist and the front end of his vehicle struck the rear of the bicycle. The cyclist was thrown over the top of the Honda and came to rest in the middle lane of Concord Pike. The Honda came to a controlled stop and remained at the scene.

The cyclist who was pronounced deceased at the scene, was wearing no reflective clothing and there were no lights on the bicycle. Impairment on his behalf is undetermined at this time. Identification of the victim is pending the notification of next of kin.

The driver of the Honda was uninjured. Neither speed nor impairment are deemed as contributing factors on his behalf.

Southbound Concord Pike was closed for approximately 3 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

Anyone with information regarding this incident are asked to contact Cpl. J. Forester of the Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-365-8585

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

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