Delaware State Police are looking into a deadly motorcycle accident that happened Friday afternoon on DuPont Highway in Wilmington.
The crash took place around 3:30 p.m. on February 27, 2026, when a motorcyclist riding a Harley-Davidson northbound on US Route 13 struck a Lexus UX that was waiting in the left turn lane at Millside Drive. The Lexus had been stopped behind a Mitsubishi Mirage when the collision occurred. Police have not yet determined what caused the motorcycle to hit the vehicle.
The impact threw the rider from his bike and caused the Lexus to slam into the Mitsubishi ahead of it.
Emergency crews rushed the motorcyclist, a 29-year-old New Castle resident, to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries. Authorities are holding his identity until relatives can be contacted.
Traffic was shut down on that stretch of highway for about three hours while investigators examined the scene.
The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to piece together what happened. Master Corporal R. Kunicki is asking anyone who saw the crash or has relevant information to call (302) 365-8417. Tips can also be shared through a private message to the Delaware State Police Facebook page or by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Families affected by crimes or sudden deaths can get help around the clock from the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and Delaware Victim Center by calling 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461) or emailing [email protected].
