BEAR, DE – Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle that occurred in the Bear area yesterday, at approximately 7:06 p.m. The collision took place on Red Lion Road (Route 71) at the intersection with Hunters Run Way.
A 2015 Hyundai Sonata, driven by a 31-year-old male from Elkton, MD, was traveling southbound on Red Lion Road and entered the left turn lane, while multiple vehicles were traveling northbound on the same road, approaching the intersection. The first vehicle slowed and activated its right turn signal, preparing to turn right onto Hunters Run Way. Directly behind the non-contact vehicle was a 2003 Harley Davidson Sportster, also traveling northbound. As the non-contact vehicle approached the intersection, it was traveling partially in the right turn lane and the through lane. The Hyundai also began its turn left onto Hunters Run Way.
The Harley Davidson moved to the left around the Hyundai, crossing over a solid double yellow line, and accelerated past the non-contact vehicle. The operator of the Harley observed the Hyundai turning left into its path, applied his brakes, but was unable to avoid the collision. The front of the Harley struck the right side of the Hyundai.
The 28-year-old male operator of the Harley Davidson motorcycle from Bear, DE, was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Identification of the victim is pending notification to the next of kin. The 31-year-old male operator of the Hyundai, who was properly restrained, was not injured.