Hebron man killed in serious motorcycle crash in Seaford

SEAFORD, Del. – A Hebron, Maryland man has died following a serious motorcycle crash in Seaford.

According to the Delaware State Police Department, the crash occurred around 7:35 p.m., Saturday, November 5 as a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, operated by a 33-year-old male, was traveling northbound on North Market Street (Route 13A) about to make a left turn on North Market Street at a Y-intersection.

At the same time, police say a 1997 Harley-Davidson Road King motorcycle, driven by a 59-year-old Hebron, Maryland man, was traveling southbound on South Front Street entering the intersection of North Market Street.

For unknown reasons, the Chevrolet turned left directly in front of the Harley Davidson. As a result, police say the front left-side of the Chevrolet struck the left of the Harley, ejecting the operator.

The 59-year-old operator of the motorcycle was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead. His identification is pending notification of the next of kin, according to police. The 33-year-old driver of the Chevrolet was not injured.

The intersection of North Market Street at South Front Street was closed for around three hours while the crash was investigated and the roadway cleared.

An investigation into the crash is ongoing. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Master Corporal Argo by calling 302-703-3264 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.