Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred yesterday afternoon in Frankford.
On September 18, 2025, at approximately 4:15 p.m., a Yamaha YZF motorcycle, and two other mini-motorcycles, were traveling southbound on Camp Barnes Road south of Estuary Boulevard. The preliminary investigation revealed that the Yamaha, which was reportedly traveling at a high rate of speed, attempted to pass the two mini-motorcycles on a double yellow line. The motorcycle lost control, exited the west side of the road, and struck a traffic sign, causing the rider to be ejected.
The motorcyclist, a 22-year-old man from Millville, Delaware, was wearing a full-face helmet. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is being withheld until his family is notified.
Camp Barnes Road was closed for approximately 2.5 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.
Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked to contact Senior Corporal J. Smith at (302) 703-3267. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.
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