A Dover Man is Dead After Crashing into a Car on a Motorcycle

MILLSBORO, DE– Delaware State Police (DSP) are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash which left a Georgetown man dead yesterday. 

The Millsboro Fire Department was called to the intersection of Shiloh Church Road and Rockaway Acres Road around 8:33 a.m. on Aug. 2 for reports of a serious crash.

Police say a Harley Davidson motorcycle was turning left from Rockaway Acres Road when it collided with a Chevy Tahoe driving eastbound on Shiloh Church Road.

The 19-year-old biker, identified as Gabriel Hearn, of Georgetown was reportedly ejected from the motorcycle during the crash. He was pronounced dead after being transported to a local hospital. 

After striking the motorcycle, police say the Tahoe left the north side of the rode and hit two trees. 

The Tahoe’s 39-year-old driver and a 12-year-old passenger, both from Laurel, were not injured. 

The intersection was closed for approximately three hours as police investigated and cleared the scene. 

DSP Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate.

Anyone who witnessed the fatal crash is asked to contact Senior Cpl. J. Smith at 302-703-3267 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333. 

 

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