State Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Lewes
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026
The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Tuesday on Coastal Highway in Lewes.
On September 1, 2026, at approximately 6:10 p.m., a Kia Sorento was traveling northbound on Coastal Highway and entered the turn lane at Bay Crossing Boulevard. At the same time, a Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling southbound on Coastal Highway, in the far-left lane, approaching Bay Crossing Boulevard. The preliminary investigation revealed that the Kia was making a U-turn and pulled into the path of the motorcycle. As a result, the motorcycle struck the passenger’s side of the Kia, ejecting the operator.
The operator of the motorcycle, a 48-year-old man from Harbeson, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital where he died. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.
The driver of the Kia, a 77-year-old woman from New Berlin, Pennsylvania, and two passengers, were not injured.
The roadway was closed for approximately 3 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.
The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the crash to contact Master Corporal R. Albert at (302) 703-3266. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or has lost a loved one to a sudden death and needs 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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