Fatal Crash
Motorcyclist Killed in Coastal Highway Crash Involving SUV in Lewes
Incident record
September 1, 2026
6:10 p.m.
Coastal Highway
Lewes, Sussex County, DE
Delaware
2
Injuries reported
1 fatality
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A motorcyclist died Tuesday evening following a crash with a Kia Sorento on Coastal Highway in Lewes, according to Delaware State Police.
The collision happened at approximately 6:10 p.m. on September 1, 2026, involving the motorcycle and the SUV, police said. Authorities have not released additional details about the sequence of events leading up to the crash.
One fatality was confirmed in connection with the crash, according to Delaware State Police. The number of people involved beyond the motorcyclist and the Kia Sorento's occupant or occupants has not been specified by authorities.
Delaware State Police are investigating the crash. No further information about potential citations or the identities of those involved has been released at this time.
This report will be updated as officials release more information.
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