Smyrna, DE – A 59-year-old Clayton man was killed Friday morning in a motorcycle crash in Smyrna, according to authorities.
According to Delaware State Police, troopers identified the victim as Joseph Laclair, who died after the single-vehicle accident. The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing its investigation into the crash.
Authorities are urging anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has information about the circumstances to contact Sergeant J. Wilson at (302) 698-8518. Information can also be submitted via a private message to the Delaware State Police Facebook page or by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
State police noted that support services are available for individuals impacted by sudden loss. The Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and the Delaware Victim Center provide 24-hour assistance, including resources for victims and witnesses. Help is available through the hotline at 1-800-842-8461 or by email at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.
Further details on what led to the crash have not yet been released as investigators continue to review evidence.
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