State Police investigate fatal motorcycle crash in Frederica – Delaware State Police

Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred yesterday in Frederica that left one man dead.

On July 27, 2024, at approximately 2:41 p.m., a Kawasaki ZR1 motorcycle was traveling southbound on Bay Road at what appeared to be a high rate of speed, approaching Frederica Road. The preliminary investigation revealed that the motorcycle entered Exit 86 and failed to negotiate a turn while attempting to travel southbound onto Frederica Road. The rider lost control and was ejected from the motorcycle.

The driver of the Kawasaki, a 36-year-old man from Felton, Delaware, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld pending notification of his family.

Frederica Road was closed for approximately two and a half hours while the accident scene was being investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Accident Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this accident to contact Master Corporal W. Booth by phone at 302-698-8451. Information can also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contact Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime, or you have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Assistance Unit is available to help. Delaware Victim Center is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to offer support and resources through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You can also email the Victim Services Unit at [email protected].

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