WILMINGTON, DE – one person was killed in a motor vehicle crash that took place in the Wilmington area Monday afternoon according to the Delaware State Police.
According to police, on Monday, at approximately 2:23 p.m., a black 2013 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling southbound on Limestone Road when the crash occurred.
“At this time, a blue 2018 Honda CRV was traveling northbound on Route 7 approaching Old Linden Hill Road. The Honda made a U-turn into the southbound lanes of Route 7 directly into the path of the Harley,” police said in a statement. “The operator of the Harley attempted to avoid the collision by maneuvering from the right lane of travel to the right shoulder, but the Honda also entered the right shoulder intending to pull into Carousel Park.”
As a result, the Harley struck the right passenger mirror and front right quarter panel of the Honda. The Harley then struck a raised curb, and the operator was ejected from the motorcycle.
The 29-year-old operator of the Harley was pronounced deceased at the scene of the collision.
The 71 -year-old operator of the Honda and his passenger who were properly restrained were not injured during this collision.
Route 7 southbound was closed at Greenwood Drive for approximately 3 hours while the crash was investigated, and the roadway cleared.