Delaware State Police Investigating Fatal Crash in Millsboro

MILLSBORO, Del. – Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a car and a motorcycle that took place on Saturday evening.

Around 7:00 p.m. on Sept. 13, a Honda motorcycle was traveling northbound on Dupont Boulevard at a high rate of speed. Upon approaching the intersection at Centerview Drive, the motorcyclist failed to stop at the traffic signal.

At the same time, a Chevrolet Malibu was in the right westbound lane of Centerview Drive, proceeding into the intersection following a green light. The front of the motorcycle struck the front left side of the Malibu, and the motorcyclist was subsequently ejected.

The motorcyclist, 52-year-old Brian Irons of York, Pennsylvania, was pronounced dead on the scene. His identity was disclosed by police on Monday morning.

The driver of the Malibu, a 21-year-old man from Millsboro, was transported to a local hospital where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

The investigation into this crash remains ongoing. Witnesses of the crash and anyone with relevant information is asked to contact Sergeant A. Mitchell at (302)703-3269. Information can also be provided by sending a message to the Delaware State Police on their Facebook page, or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.