Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred near Millsboro this morning.
Officials said on August 2, 2024, at approximately 8:33 a.m., a Harley Davidson motorcycle was driving northbound on Rockaway Acres Road, a private road, approaching Shiloh Church Road. At the same time, a Chevrolet Tahoe was driving eastbound on Shiloh Church Road approaching Rockaway Acres Road.
The preliminary investigation showed that the motorcycle was making a left turn onto Shiloh Church Road, into the Tahoe’s path of travel. As a result, the front of the Tahoe hit the motorcycle, ejecting the driver. After the impact, the Tahoe left the north side of the road and hit two trees.
The driver of the motorcycle, a 19-year-old man from Georgetown, Delaware was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.
The driver of the Tahoe, a 39-year-old woman, and a passenger, a 12-year-old child both from Laurel, Delaware, were not injured.
The roadway was closed for approximately 3 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.
