WILMINGTON, DE — Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal three-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle that shut down a section of South Maryland Avenue Tuesday evening and left one man dead.
Troopers said the crash occurred on February 3, 2026, at approximately 8:20 p.m. on South Maryland Avenue near Reamer Avenue. According to investigators, a Toyota Tacoma was stopped in the left eastbound lane of South Maryland Avenue while waiting to turn left onto Reamer Avenue. At the same time, a Dodge Ram was stopped at the stop sign on southbound Reamer Avenue.
Police allege that a Harley-Davidson motorcycle was traveling westbound in the left lane of South Maryland Avenue toward Reamer Avenue at an apparent high rate of speed when the Toyota began its left turn. Investigators said the motorcycle struck the passenger side of the Toyota, causing the Tacoma to spin and collide with the front of the Dodge.
The operator of the motorcycle, a 29-year-old man from Wilmington, was transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries. His identity has not been released as authorities continue efforts to notify his family.
Police said the driver of the Toyota, a 32-year-old Wilmington man, and the driver of the Dodge, a 66-year-old man from Newark, did not report any injuries as a result of the crash.
The roadway was closed for approximately 1.5 hours while troopers investigated the scene and cleared the vehicles.
The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing the investigation. Authorities said the circumstances surrounding the crash remain under review, and no determinations regarding fault or potential charges have been announced.
All aspects of the investigation remain allegations pending further review. As with all cases, any suspect, arrestee, or defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Anyone with information related to the crash is asked to contact Master Corporal R. Kunicki at (302) 365-8417 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
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