Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal motorcycle crash that occurred earlier this month in Wilmington.
On August 10, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., a Kawasaki ZX636 motorcycle was traveling northbound on Barley Mill Road and took the off-ramp going eastbound to Kennett Pike. For unknown reasons, the rider failed to negotiate the curve on the ramp and struck a guardrail on the left side. The impact caused the rider to be ejected from the motorcycle.
The rider, 21-year-old Zack Napolitano of Wilmington, Delaware, was transported to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. On August 24, 2025, he died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash.
At the time of the crash, the roadway was closed for approximately 3 hours while members of the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit investigated and cleared the roadway.
The investigation remains ongoing. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information to contact Sergeant J. Jefferson at (302) 365-8484. 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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