Lewes, DE- A 19-year-old female that was seriously injured during an accident on June 17, 2021, succumbs to her injuries.

On June 17, 2021, at approximately 5:38 p.m., a 2006 Ford F-250 pickup truck towing a dual axle dump trailer, operated by a Georgetown, DE man, was traveling westbound on Shady Road approaching the intersection of Plantations Road with a green light. Madison Cunningham,19, of Douglasville, PA, was riding her bicycle westbound on Shady Road in the designated bike lane. As the pickup truck started to proceed through the intersection, the bicyclist failed to see the pickup truck and trailer before turning left and impacting the right side of the trailer within the middle of the intersection. As a result of the impact, Cunningham was knocked to the ground. She was flown to an area hospital where she was admitted in critical condition.  On Friday, June 18, 2021, Cunningham died from her injuries.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continue to investigate this accident. Anyone with information should contact Cpl/3 K. Argo by calling 302-644-5020.

Bicyclist Critically Injured in Accident- Lewes

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 062221 1712

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