Police continue investigating fatal motorcycle crash in Rehoboth Beach

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. – Delaware State Police are continuing to investigate a crash that claimed the life of a Rehoboth Beach man.

During the evening hours of September 2nd, police say a silver 2010 Honda Cruiser was traveling in the left northbound lane of Coastal Highway, just north of Camelot Drive. At the same time, a black 2018 Jeep Cherokee was stopped in traffic in the left lane, directly in front of the Honda. For unknown reasons, the Honda did not stop and hit the Jeep in the back. The operator of the Honda, identified as 81-year-old Richard Bland, was partially ejected as a result of the impact.

Bland was taken to an area hospital, where he was admitted for critical injuries. He died from his injuries on September 19th.

The driver of the Jeep, a 55-year-old New Jersey man, was not injured.

Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Master Corporal K. Argo at 302-703-3264.