MOTORCYCLIST ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE TRAFFIC STOP IN DELAWARE RESULTS IN SERIOUS MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
Lewes, DE - The Delaware State Police are conducting an investigation into a severe traffic accident that took place in Lewes, Delaware, yesterday, resulting in one man sustaining critical injuries.
The incident occurred on January 13, 2025, at approximately 5:32 p.m. A Suzuki GSXR 750 motorcycle was spotted heading north on Coastal Highway near Old Landing Road, occupying the rightmost lane.
Unexpectedly, the motorcyclist overtook an unmarked Delaware State Police Chevrolet Tahoe in the middle lane, proceeding to navigate daringly between two other vehicles by riding over the dashed lane markings.
Upon observing this irregular activity, the trooper driving the Tahoe tried to halt the motorcycle. However, the rider chose to flee, accelerating and maneuvering recklessly along Coastal Highway in an attempt to escape the officer.
As the motorcyclist sped towards the junction of Coastal Highway and Melson Road, he ignored the red light and continued to accelerate recklessly. Simultaneously, a Ford F-150 was moving across the northbound lanes from Coastal Highway southbound towards Bay Crossing Boulevard.
This incident ended in the motorcycle crashing into the passenger side of the truck. The driver of the motorcycle, a 19-year-old resident of Bear, Delaware, was transported to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The 69-year-old Ford driver from Milton, Delaware escaped the accident without injury.
Following the incident, authorities had to shut down Coastal Highway for an extended period for a thorough investigation and cleanup of the scene.
Investigations are still ongoing by The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit. The Troopers urge anyone with information about or who witnessed the accident to come forward and contact Senior Corporal J. Smith at (302) 703-3267.
Alternatively, residents can provide relevant information via a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
