Rider Critically Injured In Dover Motorcycle Accident

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The Dover Police Department is investigating a serious motor vehicle crash that left a 68-year-old Dover man critically injured. The incident occurred at approximately 6:52 p.m., when officers responded to a reported crash in the area of Forrest Avenue and Marsh Creek Lane.

Upon arrival, police located a 68-year-old male suffering from serious injuries. He was initially transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus and later airlifted to a hospital in New Castle County with life-threatening injuries.

According to the Dover Police Department, the preliminary investigation indicates that the 68-year-old man was operating a 2024 Harley Davidson westbound on Forrest Avenue approaching Marsh Creek Lane. At the same time, a 22-year-old was operating a 2019 Ram Promaster and was stopped on Marsh Creek Lane. Police allege that for reasons currently unknown, the Promaster entered the intersection, resulting in a collision with the Harley Davidson.

The investigation remains ongoing, and no charges have been filed at this time.

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