LEWES, Del. – Delaware State Police are investigating a scooter crash that occurred in Lewes on July 29, resulting in the death of Chester Poslusny.
At about 4:42 p.m., a Honda Accord was traveling westbound on Clay Road, approaching Marsh Road. Simultaneously, 77-year-old Poslusny of Lewes was heading east on Clay Road on a Wolf Brand scooter. According to police, the Honda made a left turn onto Marsh Road, entering the scooter’s path. As a result, the scooter collided with the rear passenger side of the Honda, ejecting the scooter's driver.
Police said Poslusny was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The 19-year-old woman from Cheswold, who was driving the Honda, was not injured.
Roads were closed for approximately two and a half hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.
The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing its investigation. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed the crash to contact Senior Corporal J. Smith at (302) 703-3267.