Fatal motorcycle crash under investigation on i-95

Fatal motorcycle crash under investigation on I-95

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September 23, 2024
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NEW CASTLE, Del — Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle motorcycle crash that occurred early Sunday morning on I-95.

The crash took place at approximately 8:35 a.m. A Honda CBR 1000RR motorcycle was traveling southbound on I-95, north of Basin Road.

The motorcyclist, a 26-year-old man from Douglasville, Pennsylvania, accelerated to catch up with a group of fellow riders and passed them at a high speed. Shortly after, the motorcycle’s rear tire locked up, causing it to skid and fall onto its side.

The rider, who was wearing a helmet, was ejected from the motorcycle during the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities are withholding his identity pending family notification.

The roadway was closed for approximately five hours for the investigation and cleanup. Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit conducted the investigation.

The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are seeking any witnesses who may have observed the crash. Troopers request that witnesses contact Corporal Grade One D. McKenna at (302) 365-8486.

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