The Delaware State Police is investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle that occurred last night in Newark.
On May 5, 2026, at approximately 7:20 p.m., a Nissan Rogue was turning left from southbound Center Point Plaza onto eastbound Churchmans Road (DE 58) with a green light. At the same time, a Harley-Davidson Sportster motorcycle was traveling westbound on Churchmans Road toward the intersection at an apparent high rate of speed. The preliminary investigation revealed that the Harley-Davidson failed to stop at the red light and struck the front of the Nissan as it entered the intersection. The motorcycle operator was then ejected and struck the front of a Chevrolet Equinox that was stopped at the red light in the left turn lane on eastbound Churchmans Road.
The motorcycle operator, a 29-year-old man from Wilmington, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital, where he died. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.
The driver of the Nissan, a 55-year-old woman from New Castle, Delaware, was not injured
The driver of the Chevrolet, a 43-year-old man, and an 11-year-old passenger, both from Bear, Delaware, were not injured.
The roadway was closed for an extended time while the scene was investigated and cleared.
The investigation is still ongoing by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed or has information about the crash to contact Master Corporal R. Kunicki by calling (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 (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.