Newark – The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle that that took place last night.

The incident occurred at approximately 10:00 p.m., Monday, July 16, 2018 on northbound SR 1, south of I-95, in the vicinity of the Christiana Mall, Newark. A 2016 Harley Davidson X8N, operated by Christopher Syto, 37 of Newark, was travelling SR 1 northbound, prior to I-95, in the area where the roadway divides to form a total of four lanes. Syto attempted to crossover from the far left lane to the right, at which time he struck a crash attenuator at the end of a jersey barrier. After impacting the barrier Syto was separated from the motorcycle and thrown to the roadway.

Syto was pronounced dead at the scene by responding EMS. Impairment on his behalf is unknown at this time.

SR 1 northbound was closed at DE 273 for approximately 2.5 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Cpl. J. Aube of the Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit at 302-365-8483.

Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of 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 1800 VICTIM-1. (1800 842-8461).  You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@delaware.gov.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 071718 0630

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