Wilmington – The Delaware State Police are investigating a serious crash involving a motorcycle that took place at the intersection of Kirkwood Hwy., and Limestone Rd., Tuesday afternoon.

The incident occurred at approximately 2:18 p.m., Tuesday, April 30, 2019 on southbound Limestone Rd. (DE Rt. 7) at the intersection of Kirkwood Hwy. (DE Rt. 2). A 2000 Suzuki GX7 motorcycle, operated by a 28 year old New Castle man, was traveling southbound Limestone Rd. and had just proceeded through the intersection with Kirkwood Hwy. A 2014 Chevy Silverado, operated by a 58 year old Wilmington man, was turning on to southbound Limestone Rd., from Kirkwood Hwy. eastbound and merged in front of the Suzuki. The Suzuki operator lost control while trying to avoid colliding with the Chevy and laid the motorcycle down in the roadway. The initial investigation determined that the vehicles did not collide. The Suzuki came to rest in the roadway and the Chevy came to a stop and remained at the scene.

The operator of the Suzuki was transported to the Christiana Hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the Chevy was not injured.

No citations have been issued at this time.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 043019 1800

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