The Delaware State Police is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred late Sunday night in Wilmington.
On July 12, 2026, at approximately 11:00 p.m., a Honda Passport was stopped at a red light in the outside turn lane on eastbound Main Street, preparing to turn left onto northbound Limestone Road. A Mazda CX-5 was stopped behind the Honda. At the same time a Kawasaki Ninja was traveling southbound on Limestone Road approaching the right turn lanes connecting to westbound Main Street. For reasons currently being investigated, the Kawasaki failed to negotiate the turn and continued straight, striking the curb of the traffic island. As a result, the rider was ejected from the motorcycle before sliding underneath the stopped Honda. Simultaneously, his helmet landed on the stopped Mazda.
The motorcycle operator, a 25-year-old man from Newark, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. On July 13, 2026, the man died as a result of the injuries he sustained during the crash. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.
The Honda’s driver, a 38-year-old woman from Wilmington, Delaware, and the Mazda’s driver, a 29-year-old man from Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, were not injured.
The roadway was closed for approximately 3.5 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.
