The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred last night in Cheswold that left one man dead.
Officials said on May 30, 2025, at approximately 7:47 p.m., a Kawasaki ZR9 motorcycle was traveling southbound on North Dupont Highway, in the left lane, approaching Rose Bowl Road. At the same time, a Toyota Sienna was traveling eastbound on Rose Bowl Road, stopped at the stop sign at North Dupont Highway. According to police, the Sienna proceeded to cross the southbound lanes of North Dupont Highway and entered the motorcycle’s path of travel. As a result, the motorcycle hit the driver’s side of the Sienna, ejecting the rider.
The motorcyclist, 22-year-old Jordan Cuffee of Dover, was taken to an area hospital where he later died.
The driver of the Toyota, a 74-year-old man from Smyrna, Delaware, sustained a minor injury and refused transport to the hospital.
The roadway was closed for an extended period while the scene was investigated and cleared.