Greenwood, DE – A Dover man died Friday morning after a motorcycle crash in Greenwood.
According to Delaware State Police, the crash happened around 7:10 a.m. on Beach Highway, west of Webb Farm Road. Investigators said a 39-year-old man was riding a gray Kawasaki ZX6 motorcycle westbound at a high rate of speed when he attempted to pass two vehicles. The rider allegedly lost control as he re-entered the westbound lane, causing the motorcycle to skid off the roadway and strike a utility pole. The rider was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld pending family notification.
Troopers said the roadway was closed for about five hours while the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit investigated. Anyone with information is asked to contact Senior Corporal J. Smith at (302) 703-3267, send a private message to Delaware State Police on Facebook, or call Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Authorities added that the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and Delaware Victim Center are available to assist those impacted by sudden loss. Support is offered 24 hours a day through the hotline 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461) or by emailing DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.
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