The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Saturday in Delmar.
On August 29, 2026, at approximately 11:30 a.m., a Kawasaki Ninja was traveling eastbound on Whitesville Road west of Robin Hood Road. At the same time, a Ford F-650 rollback truck was traveling in the same direction, followed a Dodge Dakota, west of Robin Hood Road. Both vehicles were traveling ahead of the motorcycle. The preliminary investigation revealed that the motorcycle passed the Dakota in a no-passing zone and struck driver’s side of the rollback as it was making a left turn into a private driveway. Both the operator and passenger on the motorcycle were ejected.
The operator of the motorcycle, a 36-year-old woman from Delmar, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital where she died. An 11-year-old female passenger, also from Delmar, Delaware, was pronounced dead at the scene. Their names are being withheld until their family is notified.
The driver of the F-650, a 19-year-old man from Laurel, Delaware, was not injured.
The roadway was closed for approximately 4 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.
The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the collision, or has related video, to contact Sergeant A. Mitchell by calling (302) 703-3269. 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.