Delaware State Police are working to piece together the details of a deadly motorcycle accident that happened Sunday evening in Newark.
The crash took place around 7:20 p.m. on May 5, 2026, at the busy intersection where Center Point Plaza meets Churchmans Road (Route 58). According to investigators, a woman driving a Nissan Rogue was making a legal left turn from the southbound plaza entrance onto eastbound Churchmans Road when tragedy struck. At that same moment, a Harley-Davidson Sportster was speeding westbound on Churchmans Road approaching the intersection.
Police say their initial findings show the motorcycle rider ran through a red light and slammed into the front of the turning Nissan. The impact threw the motorcyclist from his bike, and he then collided with a Chevrolet Equinox that was waiting at the red light in the eastbound left turn lane.
The motorcyclist, identified as a 29-year-old Wilmington resident, was rushed to a nearby hospital but succumbed to his injuries. Authorities are holding off on releasing his identity while they notify his family members.
The 55-year-old New Castle woman behind the wheel of the Nissan escaped without injuries.
A 43-year-old man and his 11-year-old passenger, both from Bear, were in the Chevrolet but were also unharmed in the incident.
The busy roadway remained shut down for several hours as investigators documented the scene and crews worked to clear the wreckage.
The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to examine the circumstances surrounding the fatal accident. Authorities are asking anyone who saw what happened or has relevant information to reach out to Master Corporal R. Kunicki at (302) 365-8417. Tips can also be submitted through a private message to the Delaware State Police Facebook page or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.
Anyone affected by this tragedy can find support through the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and Delaware Victim Center, which provides round-the-clock assistance at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). The unit can also be reached via email at [email protected].
