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, a 36-year-old man from Felton, Delaware, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.
Frederica Road was closed for approximately 2 1/2 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.
Yesterday’s Breaking Report
At approximately 2:51 PM today, emergency services responded to a serious motor vehicle crash on southbound Route 1, near Exit 86 in Frederica. The incident, which involved a motorcycle, tragically resulted in one fatality at the scene.
Units dispatched to the scene included Frederica Fire Company, Kent County Paramedics, and Delaware State Police Aviation’s Trooper 2.
Following the crash, Delaware State Police Troopers closed Bay Road (SR 1) southbound near Frederica Road to manage the scene and conduct their investigation. Motorists were advised to seek alternate routes to avoid delays.
The roadway has since been reopened.