Lewes man killed in moped crash near Milton

MILTON, Del. – A 23-year-old Lewes man has died following a serious crash involving a moped Sunday night near Milton.

According to the Delaware State Police Department, the crash occurred around 10:45 p.m., as a moped was traveling westbound on Lockerman Road, approaching the intersection of North Coastal Highway.

A Mazda, operated by a 17-year-old Lincoln man, was traveling northbound in the left lane of Coastal Highway, behind an unknown vehicle, and was approaching the intersection of Lockerman Road.

For unknown reasons, police say the moped disregarded a “Do Not Enter” sign and began traveling southbound in the left northbound lane of Coastal Highway. At the same time, the unknown vehicle swerved to the right to avoid colliding with the moped.

The Mazda could not swerve to the right in time, resulting in a head-on collision with the moped, according to police.

The driver of the moped, a 23-year-old Lewes man, was not wearing a helmet and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police. His identification is pending notification of next of kin.

The operator of the Mazda was properly restrained and transported to an area hospital where he was treated and released with non-life-threatening injuries. A passenger in the Mazda, a 17-year-old man, was properly restrained and transported to an area hospital where he was also treated and released with non-life-threatening injuries.

The road was closed for around 4 hours while the crash was investigated.

Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Cpl/3 K. Argo by calling 302-703-3264. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.