State Police Investigating Fatal Scooter Crash in Lewes

Date Posted: Tuesday, July 30th, 2024

Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal scooter crash that occurred in Lewes yesterday.

On July 29, 2024, at approximately 4:42 p.m., a Honda Accord was driving westbound on Clay Road approaching Marsh Road. At the same time, a Wolf Brand scooter was driving eastbound on Clay Road approaching Marsh Road. The preliminary investigation revealed that the Honda was making a left turn onto Marsh Road, into the scooter's path of travel. As a result, the front of the scooter hit the rear passenger's side of the Honda, and the driver of the scooter was ejected.

The driver of the scooter, a 77-year-old man from Lewes, Delaware was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The driver of the Honda, a 19-year-old woman from Cheswold, Delaware, was not injured.

The roadway was closed for approximately 2 1/2 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Senior Corporal J. Smith at (302) 703-3267. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting 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 Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at [email protected].

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