State Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Newark

Date Posted: Saturday, August 10th, 2024

Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred in Newark on Tuesday.

On August 6, 2024, at approximately 5:01 p.m., a Harley Davidson FXS motorcycle was driving eastbound, in the left lane, on Pulaski Highway approaching Wrangle Hill Road. At the same time, a Nissan Altima was driving westbound on Pulaski Highway and had entered the crossover east of Wrangle Hill Road. The preliminary investigation revealed that the Altima entered the eastbound lanes of Pulaski Highway into the motorcycle's path of travel. As a result, the front of the motorcycle hit the passenger's side of the Altima, ejecting the driver.

The driver of the motorcycle, a 45-year-old woman from Bear, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. On August 8, 2024, she died from her injuries. Her name is being withheld until her family is notified.

The driver of the Altima, a 24-year-old man from Newark, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues investigating this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Corporal Grade One D. McKenna by calling (302) 365-8486. 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 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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