Cheswold, DE – A fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a van on North Dupont Highway left one man dead Friday evening, according to authorities.
According to the Delaware State Police, the collision occurred at approximately 7:47 p.m. when a Suzuki ZR9 motorcycle was heading southbound in the left lane of North Dupont Highway near Rose Bowl Road. At the same time, a Toyota Sienna was traveling eastbound on Rose Bowl Road and had stopped at the intersection’s stop sign.
Police say preliminary findings show the Toyota entered the intersection and crossed into the motorcycle’s path, resulting in a collision with the driver’s side of the van. The impact reportedly ejected the motorcyclist from the bike.
The rider, a 22-year-old man from Dover, Delaware, was taken to a nearby hospital where he later died. Authorities are withholding his identity until his next of kin have been notified.
The 74-year-old driver of the Toyota, a man from Smyrna, Delaware, reportedly sustained minor injuries and declined medical transport.
The roadway was shut down for an extended period as investigators from Delaware State Police Troop 3’s Collision Reconstruction Unit worked the scene. Anyone who witnessed the crash is urged to contact Master Corporal J. Lane at (302) 698-8457 or send a private message to the Delaware State Police Facebook page. Tips can also be submitted anonymously by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Support services are available through the Delaware Victim Center, which offers 24/7 resources by calling 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461) or emailing DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.
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