Motorcyclist Airlifted Following High-Speed Crash Near Harrington
SNOW HILL, Md. — A juvenile was flown to a trauma center Friday after being seriously injured in a collision involving a bicycle and a vehicle in Snow Hill, according to police.
The Snow Hill Police Department said officers responded July 31 to the intersection of Market Street and Washington Street for a reported crash involving a bicycle.
When officers arrived, they found a juvenile male, the lone rider of the bicycle, being treated by bystanders. Snow Hill Volunteer Fire Company and paramedics responded to the scene before the juvenile was airlifted to a trauma center by the Maryland State Police Aviation Command due to the severity of his injuries.
Police said the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
According to preliminary findings, the juvenile was riding the bicycle into oncoming traffic when he was struck by a vehicle traveling north on Market Street.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact Cpl. Kenny Barnes at 410-632-2447.
Motorcyclist Airlifted Following High-Speed Crash Near Harrington
HARRINGTON, Del. — A motorcyclist was airlifted to a trauma center Friday evening after losing control of his motorcycle in a crash south of Harrington, according to the Harrington Fire Company.
Emergency crews were dispatched at approximately 5:16 p.m. on July 31 to South DuPont Highway near Williamsville Road for a reported high-speed motorcycle crash.
Responding crews found a single rider who had lost control of his motorcycle and was ejected during the crash.
After evaluating the rider, EMS personnel determined he required transport to a trauma center. The Delaware State Police Aviation Unit flew the patient for further treatment.
The incident was brought under control, and responding units later cleared the scene.
Agencies assisting included Harrington Fire Company, Kent County EMS, Delaware State Police Aviation, Delaware State Police Troop 3 Patrol, DelDOT Traffic Management Center and Fire Police.
The cause of the crash has not been released.
