The Delaware State Police is investigating a three-vehicle fatal crash involving a motorcycle that occurred Tuesday evening in Wilmington.
On February 3, 2026, at approximately 8:20 p.m., troopers responded to South Maryland Avenue, near Reamer Avenue, in Wilmington, for a reported crash. The preliminary investigation revealed a Toyota Tacoma was stopped in the left lane of eastbound South Maryland Avenue, waiting to turn left onto Reamer Avenue. A Dodge Ram was stopped at the stop sign on southbound Reamer Avenue, at South Maryland Avenue. At the same time, a Harley-Davidson motorcycle was traveling westbound in the left lane of South Maryland Avenue, approaching Reamer Avenue, at an apparent high rate of speed. The Toyota turned left, and the Harley-Davidson crashed into the passenger side of the Toyota. The Toyota spun and struck the front of the Dodge.
The operator of the Harley-Davidson, a 29-year-old man from Wilmington, was taken to a local hospital where he later died. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.
The driver of the Toyota, 32-year-old man from Wilmington, and the driver of the Dodge, a 66-year-old man from Newark, did not report any injuries.
The roadway was closed for approximately 1.5 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.
The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Investigators ask anyone with information relevant to the investigation to contact Master Corporal R. Kunicki at (302) 365-8417. 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.