Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

State Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Magnolia

Date Posted: Tuesday, June 17th, 2025

Edited June 17, 2025|11:38 a.m.

Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred last night in Magnolia.

On June 16, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., a Kawasaki sportbike was traveling northbound on Walnut Shade Road approaching Douglas Fir Road, which is not a four-way stop. At the same time, a Toyota Camry that had been stopped at the stop sign on Douglas Fir Road began turning southbound onto Walnut Shade Road, and the Kawasaki hit the front of the Toyota.

The motorcyclist, a 46-year-old man from Felton, was ejected from the bike and pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family has been notified. The driver of the Toyota, a 30-year-old man from Felton, was not injured.

The road was closed for approximately four hours while the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) investigated the crash and cleared the roadway.

Troop 3 CRU continues to investigate the crash, including whether speed was a contributing factor. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information to contact Sergeant J. Wilson at (302) 698-8518. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need 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 at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.