Incident Number: 50-25-28164
Date/Time: Sunday, August 3rd, 2025 at 6:52 p.m.
Location: Forrest Avenue and Marsh Creek Lane
Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Officer
Master Corporal Ryan Schmid Email: ryan.schmid@cj.state.de.us
Narrative: The Dover Police Department is investigating a serious motor vehicle crash that left a 68-year-old Dover man seriously injured. The investigation began at 6:52 p.m., when Dover Police took a call for a crash in the area of Forrest Avenue and Marsh Creek Lane. Upon arrival Officers found a 68-year-old male with serious injuries. The 68-year-old was initially transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus but later airlifted to a New Castle County Hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The ensuing investigation revealed the 68-year-old male was operating a 2024 Harley Davidson westbound on Forrest Avenue approaching Marsh Creek Lane. At the same time, a 22-year-old was operating a 2019 Ram Promaster and was stopped on Marsh Creek Lane. For reasons currently unknown, the Promaster entered the intersection, causing the collision with the Harley Davidson.
This investigation is ongoing, and no charges have been filed at this time. If you have any information related to this case, please contact PFC. Strickland at 302-736-7111.
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