Frankford, DE – Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that left a 22-year-old man dead Thursday afternoon in Sussex County.
According to state police, the crash happened around 4:15 p.m. on September 18, 2025, along Camp Barnes Road, south of Estuary Boulevard. Investigators say a Yamaha YZF motorcycle, reportedly traveling at a high rate of speed, attempted to pass two smaller motorcycles over a double yellow line. The Yamaha lost control, veered off the west side of the road, and struck a traffic sign, ejecting the rider.
Troopers said the victim, a Millville resident, was wearing a full-face helmet at the time of the crash but was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not yet been released, pending notification of family.
Camp Barnes Road was closed for approximately 2.5 hours while investigators cleared the scene. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate and is asking anyone who witnessed the crash to contact Senior Corporal J. Smith at (302) 703-3267 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Police also encourage residents who have lost loved ones in sudden tragedies to reach out to the Delaware Victim Center, which offers 24-hour support and resources at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461).
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