LEWES, Del. - Delaware State Police are investigating a deadly motorcycle crash that happened Tuesday evening on Route 1 near Bay Crossing Boulevard.
DSP said the crash happened around 6:10 p.m. Sept. 1 as a Kia Sorento was driving north on Route 1 and entered the turn lane at Bay Crossing Boulevard. At the same time, a Harley-Davidson motorcycle was driving south in the far-left lane toward the intersection.
A preliminary investigation found the Kia was making a U-turn when it pulled into the motorcycle's path. The motorcycle struck the passenger side of the Kia, throwing the rider from the motorcycle, said police.
The rider, a 48-year-old man from Harbeson, was taken to an area hospital, where he died. His name is being withheld until his family is notified. The driver of the Kia, a 77-year-old Pennsylvania woman, and two passengers, were not hurt.
Route 1 was closed for about three hours while police investigated the crash and cleared the scene.
Delaware State Police Troop 7 crash reconstruction investigators continue to investigate. Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact Master Cpl. R. Albert at 302-703-3266.
