Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William Crotty

State Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Wilmington

Date Posted: Tuesday, November 5th, 2024

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The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred last night in Wilmington that left one man dead.

On November 4, 2024, at approximately 7:40 p.m., a burgundy 2010 Ford F-150 was parked directly in front of a large box truck on the right shoulder of eastbound Maryland Avenue between East Summit Avenue and West Summit Avenue. The Ford began to enter the eastbound lanes of Maryland Avenue, which put it directly into the path of a black 2003 Honda CBR motorcycle that was traveling in the left eastbound lane on Maryland Avenue. The motorcyclist was unable to avoid the collision, and the front of the motorcycle struck the left side rear of the Ford. As a result of the impact, the motorcyclist was ejected from the motorcycle.

The motorcyclist, a 24-year-old man from Wilmington, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His name is being withheld until his family and relatives are notified.

The driver of the Ford, a 29-year-old man from Newark, Delaware, was not injured. The Ford’s passengers, a 50-year-old man, a 29-year-old woman, and a 2-month-old boy, all from Newark, Delaware, were not injured.

The roadway was closed for approximately 4 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Master Corporal M. Calio by calling 302-365-8483. 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.