Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal scooter crash that occurred in Lewes yesterday.
Officials said on July 29, 2024, at approximately 4:42 p.m., a Honda Accord was driving westbound on Clay Road approaching Marsh Road. At the same time, a Wolf Brand scooter was driving eastbound on Clay Road approaching Marsh Road. The preliminary investigation revealed that the Honda was making a left turn onto Marsh Road, into the scooter’s path of travel according to police. As a result, the front of the scooter hit the rear passenger’s side of the Honda, and the driver of the scooter was ejected.
The driver of the scooter, a 77-year-old man from Lewes 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 Honda, a 19-year-old woman from Cheswold was not injured.
The roadway was closed for approximately 2 1/2 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.
Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident.