The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred yesterday in Frederica that left one man dead.
Officials said on July 27, 2024, at approximately 2:41 p.m., a Kawasaki ZR1 motorcycle was traveling southbound on Bay Road approaching Frederica Road at an apparent high rate of speed. The preliminary investigation revealed that the motorcycle entered exit 86 and failed to negotiate a curve as it attempted to enter Frederica Road southbound. The driver lost control and was ejected from the motorcycle.
The driver of the Kawasaki, 36-year-old Jerome Crump of Felton, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Frederica Road was closed for approximately 2 1/2 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.