Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

State Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Camden

Date Posted: Wednesday, June 18th, 2025

Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred last night in Camden that left one man dead.

On June 17, 2025, at approximately 7:43 p.m., a Harley Davidson FLH was traveling eastbound on Westville Road approaching Big Ditch Road. The preliminary investigation revealed that the motorcycle failed to negotiate a curve and exited the south edge of the roadway. As a result, the motorcycle entered a ditch and the driver was ejected.

The driver, a 64-year-old man from Camden-Wyoming, Delaware, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The road was closed for an extended time while the scene was investigated and cleared.

Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate the crash. 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.