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State Police Investigating Fatal Dirt Bike Crash

Staff WriterDelaware State Trooper, Police & Fire, RSS

The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a dirt bike that occurred Tuesday afternoon in Camden.

On June 27, 2023, at approximately 5:34 p.m., a white 2022 Husqvarna FC 250 dirt bike was traveling northbound on Honeysuckle Road north of Willow Tree Circle. For unknown reasons, the driver lost control of the dirt bike, exited the east (right) side of the roadway, and struck a ditch.

The driver, a 23-year-old man from Dover, Delaware, was thrown a short distance from the bike and was critically injured. He was taken by ambulance to an area hospital for treatment. On June 28, 2023, the driver died from the injuries sustained in the crash. His name is being withheld until his family and relatives are notified.

There were no other vehicles involved, and there were no passengers on the dirt bike.

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Master Corporal J. Lane by calling 302-698-8457. 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 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 062923  1457

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