Happening Now: Motorcycle Crash On Route 13, One Headed To Trauma Unit

Update: State Police just released a statement regarding the incident:

“Odessa – The Delaware State Police are currently on the scene of a serious crash involving a motorcycle and car, according to Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier.

The incident occurred around 7:20 p.m. Friday August 11, 2017 on northbound DuPont Parkway (US13) in the area of Spring Creek Drive just south of Odessa.  One person has been transported from the scene with serious injuries.

US13 northbound south of Spring Creek Drive is currently closed.  Commuters should expect delays in the area and find alternate routes of travel.”

Update: Patient headed to trauma unit via ground ambulance.

Update: NCC Paramedics have joined the ambulance crew.

Update: Trooper 4 not utilized.

Middletown/Odessa – New Castle County Paramedics, along with crews  from area fire companies are currently on scene, in the area of Route 13 and Chestnut Lane, for a motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle.

Trooper 4 was dispatched to the scene but it’s unclear if the patient will be transported by air.

Reports from the scene indicate that the patient has suffered serious injuries.

Medic are currently working on the patient and readying them for transport.

Developing.

Image Credits: DelDOT

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