Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

State Police Investigating Fatal E-Bike Crash in Dover

Date Posted: Wednesday, March 4th, 2026

The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal E-Bike crash that occurred on Monday in Dover.

On March 2, 2026, at approximately 1:45 p.m., a Chevrolet Cobalt was traveling northbound in the left lane on DuPont Highway (US 13) north of POW/MIA Parkway in Dover. At the same time, an Aniioki AQ-177 E-Bike entered the edge of the right lane of DuPont Highway from an unknown location. The preliminary investigation revealed that the E-Bike changed lanes and entered the Cobalt’s path of travel. As a result, the Cobalt struck the E-Bike, ejecting the operator.

The operator of the E-Bike, 26-year-old Jordan Schollenberger of Camden, Delaware, was taken to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries. On March 3^rd, he died from his injuries.

The driver of the Cobalt, a 19-year-old-woman from Harrington, Delaware, was not injured.

The roadway was closed for approximately three hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The investigation is still ongoing by the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the crash or has any information to contact Sergeant M. Long 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 has lost a loved one to a sudden death and needs 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.