LEWES, Del. – A 68-year-old bicyclist from Milton died Tuesday after colliding with a box truck in Lewes. The crash happened just before 1 p.m. at the intersection of Venables Drive and Senators Drive. According to Delaware State Police, the bicyclist was riding north on a paved bike path parallel to Venables Drive as the box truck traveled on the same road toward the intersection. As the truck attempted a right turn onto Senators Drive, the bicyclist entered the intersection and struck the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The bicyclist was taken to a nearby hospital, where he died from his injuries. His name has not been released as authorities notify his family. Police closed the road for about two hours while investigating the crash.
