SERIOUS CRASH GENERIC

DOVER, DE - The Dover Police Department is investigating a motorcycle crash that left two boys, 14 and 15, seriously injured Tuesday.

Police say the 15-year-old was recklessly driving a motorcycle reported stolen from Philadelphia with the 14-year-old as a passenger on July 9th, around 10:30 p.m. After running multiple red lights, the 15-year-old was driving the motorcycle south on North Dupont Highway towards Lepore Drive when he ran another red light, according to police. The motorcycle then hit the side of a Honda CRV attempting to make a legal U-turn.

Both the 15-year-old and 14-year-old were seriously injured in the crash and taken to a nearby hospital. Both teens remain in hospitalized. Police say the 15-year-old driver of the motorcycle was under the influence of alcohol.

Authorities say the 15-year-old will be charged with the following once released from the hospital:

-DUI

-Vehicular Assault 2nd Degree (x2)

-Receiving Stolen Property

-Multiple Traffic Offenses

 

Tags

Digital Content Producer

Sean joined WBOC as Digital Content Producer in February 2023. Originally from New Jersey, Sean graduated from Rutgers University with bachelor’s degrees in East Asian Studies and Religion. He has lived in New York, California, and Virginia before he and his wife finally found a place to permanently call home in Maryland. With family in Laurel, Ocean Pines, Berlin, and Captain’s Cove, Sean has deep ties to the Eastern Shore and is thrilled to be working at WBOC serving the community.

Recommended for you