Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred in Newark on Tuesday.
Officials said 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.
Officials said the preliminary investigation showed 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, 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 was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues investigating this incident.
