Lewes man, 52, dies in collision
MILTON — A 52-year-old Lewes man died when the motorcycle he was operating collided with a vehicle Friday, Delaware State Police said.
The collision occurred at approximately 7:26 a.m., when a 2002 Jeep Cherokee proceeded through the intersection of Cool Spring and Stockley roads and into the path of a 2012 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic motorcycle, DSP said.
The motorcycle came to rest in the intersection, and the Cherokee came to a controlled stop north of the intersection.
The driver of the Cherokee was transported to a nearby hospital with minor injuries, treated and released.
The operator of the Harley-Davidson was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Identification is pending notification of next of kin.
The collision remains under investigation by the Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sgt. Nicholas DeMalto at 644-5020. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or by visiting here.
