Dover – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is conducting an investigation into a fatal motorcycle crash on Forrest Avenue (Route 8) that occurred Friday night.

The incident occurred at approximately 8:18 p.m., on Friday, August 6, 2021, when a white 2008 Ford Edge was eastbound on Forrest Avenue (Route 8) preparing to make a left turn into Route 8 Liquor complex. A 2017 Harley Davidson motorcycle was westbound on Forest Avenue approaching the Ford. The Ford waited for an uninvolved vehicle in front of the Harley to pass westbound, and then proceeded to make his left turn directly into the path of the Harley. The 74-year-old operator of the Harley attempted to brake the motorcycle, but was unable to avoid the collision. The front of the Harley struck the passenger side of the Ford. The operator was ejected from the motorcycle and came to rest in the westbound travel lane.

The 74-year-old operator of the Harley was transported to Bayhealth-Kent Campus where he was pronounced deceased. Identification is pending notification to the next of kin.

The 46-year-old male operator of the Ford was not injured during the collision.

No charges have been filed at this time as the investigation remains on-going.

The crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact Sergeant Wheatley by calling 302-698-8451. 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. (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@state.de.us.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Jason Hatchell

Released: 080721 0908

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