Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William Crotty

State Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash Near Millsboro

Date Posted: Friday, August 2nd, 2024

Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred near Millsboro this morning.

On August 2, 2024, at approximately 8:33 a.m., a Harley Davidson motorcycle was driving northbound on Rockaway Acres Road, a private road, approaching Shiloh Church Road. At the same time, a Chevrolet Tahoe was driving eastbound on Shiloh Church Road approaching Rockaway Acres Road. The preliminary investigation revealed that the motorcycle was making a left turn onto Shiloh Church Road, into the Tahoe’s path of travel. As a result, the front of the Tahoe hit the motorcycle, ejecting the driver. After the impact, the Tahoe left the north side of the road and hit two trees.

The driver of the motorcycle, a 19-year-old man from Georgetown, Delaware was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The driver of the Tahoe, a 39-year-old woman, and a passenger, a 12-year-old child both from Laurel, Delaware, were not injured.

The roadway was closed for approximately 3 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Senior Corporal J. Smith at (302) 703-3267. 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 you 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.