Lewes- The Delaware State Police are continuing to investigate a fatal crash involving a moped that occurred on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at approximately 6:38 p.m., on John J. Williams Highway (SR 24) approaching the entrance of the Peddler’s Village Shopping Center. 

The operator of the moped, a 28-year-old male from Georgetown was not wearing a helmet.  He was initially transported to the Beebe Medical Center and later transferred the Christiana Hospital in serious condition where he succumbed to his injuries 0n Thursday, October 25, 2018. His name is being withheld at this time pending the notification of next of kin and extended family members. 

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2018/10/24/update-troopers-investigating-serious-crash-involving-moped-lewes/

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2018/10/23/traffic-advisory-john-j-williams-hwy-harts-road-closed-due-serious-crash-lewes/

The crash continues to remain under investigation by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit.  Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is asked to contact, Troop 7, Corporal A. Mitchell at 302-703-3267. 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 Melissa Jaffe

Released: 102618 1123

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