FENTON, DE – Police are investigating a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in Fenton that took place Monday night. As a result of that crash, a 28-year-old Maryland man was killed.
According to the Delaware State Police, on Monday at approximately 11:30 p.m., a blue 2008 Suzuki sport-style motorcycle was traveling westbound on Burnite Mill Road approaching the intersection with Berrytown Road.
“The operator of the motorcycle crossed the double-yellow line on Burnite Mill Road to pass another vehicle that was traveling westbound in front of him. After passing this vehicle, the motorcyclist moved back into the westbound lane of travel,” DSP said in a statement. “However, in doing so the operator lost control of the motorcycle and exited the northern edge of the roadway. The motorcycle then struck several trees, which led to the operator sustaining critical injuries.”
The motorcyclist who was identified as a 28-year-old male from Ridgely, Maryland, was transported from the scene to an area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
No other vehicles were involved in this incident. No other injuries were reported. The roadway was closed for approximately 2.5 hours while the collision was being investigated and cleared.