The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal bicycle crash that occurred last night in Dagsboro that left one man dead.
On November 2, 2024, at approximately 6:14 p.m., a 2016 Ford F-150 was traveling in the left southbound lane of Dupont Boulevard, north of Molly Field Road in Dagsboro. At the same time, an Ancheer E-Bike was traveling southbound on Dupont Boulevard. For reasons under investigation, the bicyclist attempted to cross Dupont Boulevard in the area of Cricket Street, directly in the Ford’s path of travel. The Ford was unable to avoid the e-bike, and the two impacted in the left southbound lane of Dupont Boulevard.
The bicyclist, a 79-year-old man from Dagsboro, Delaware, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family and relatives are notified.
The driver of the Ford, a 46-year-old man from Frankford, Delaware, was not injured.
The roadway was closed for approximately 4 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.
The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Master Corporal R. Albert by calling 302-703-3266. 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 you 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 [email protected].
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