Teen motorcyclist dies after crash with car Wednesday near New Castle

A 19-year-old motorcyclist died after colliding with a car late Wednesday near New Castle, Delaware State Police said. 

The motorcyclist, a Newark man who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. 

The incident began about 11:50 p.m., as a 23-year-old woman began turning her 2011 Honda Accord southbound onto Route 13 from McMullen Avenue.

As this was happening, police spokesman Senior Cpl. Jason Hatchell said a 2004 Yamaha Motorcycle was traveling at a high rate of speed southbound Route 13.

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As the Accord entered the left lane, the Yamaha switched from the middle lane to the left lane and struck the rear of the car. The man was ejected from the Yamaha.

The Accord driver lost control of the car, which veered into the center median and struck a guardrail. The car then continued across the northbound lanes of Route 13, where it came to a rest off the roadway.

The Accord driver was taken to an area hospital, where she was treated for not life-threatening injuries. 

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“This crash remains an active and ongoing investigation,” Hatchell said.

Anyone with information regarding the crash should contact Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction unit at (302) 365-8485. Information may also be provided by messaging the Delaware State Police on Facebook messenger or calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333.