Crime & Safety
Sussex County, DE Fatal Crash: 69-Year-Old Dies After Bus Collision
Laurel, DE – A 69 year old bicyclist has died from injuries sustained in a collision with a charter bus along a major Sussex County highway, Delaware State Police confirmed Tuesday. The fatal crash oc
By Sophie Caldwell · 2026-10-13T18:23:11.356Z
Laurel, DE – A 69 year old bicyclist has died from injuries sustained in a collision with a charter bus along a major Sussex County highway, Delaware State Police confirmed Tuesday. The fatal crash occurred on Sussex Highway US 13 , and investigators are asking witnesses to come forward.
According to Delaware State Police, the collision occurred Tuesday, Oct. 6, at approximately 4:20 p.m. near Gordy Road in Laurel, about five days before the bicyclist died.
Investigators identified the victim as Lawrence Schreiber, 69, of Laurel. He was transported to an area hospital following the collision but died Sunday, Oct. 11, from his injuries.
Bicyclist Struck While Crossing Southbound Lanes
Preliminary findings indicate a Van Hool charter bus was traveling southbound in the left lane of Sussex Highway when the collision occurred.
At the same time, Schreiber was riding his bicycle southbound along the highway's shoulder.
Police said the bicyclist crossed the southbound travel lanes toward a dedicated left turn lane and entered the charter bus's path.
Despite the bus driver's attempts to avoid the collision, the vehicle struck the bicyclist.
The charter bus driver, a 57 year old man from Jamaica, New York, was not injured. Police also confirmed that none of the bus occupants sustained injuries.
State Police Continue Fatal Crash Investigation
The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Authorities have not announced charges or released additional findings about contributing factors.
Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the collision to contact Master Cpl. K. Argo at 302 703 3264 .
Information can also be submitted through Delaware State Police or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800 847 3333 .
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to establish the full circumstances of the fatal collision.