A 27-year-old man was killed when his motorcycle left the road near Centreville and crashed into a large rock, Delaware State Police said.
The Pennsylvania motorcyclist was not immediately identified, pending next of kin notification.
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The crash occurred about 11:45 am. Sunday as the motorcyclist was southbound on Brandywine Creek Road from the area of Beaver Dam Road, said Sgt. India Sturgis, a police spokesperson.
The motorcycle entered a left curve, causing the motorcyclist to lose control and drift off the west edge of the roadway where it struck a large rock, according to police.
“The operator of the motorcycle, who was wearing a helmet during the collision, was transported to an area hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries,” Sturgis said.
The roadway was closed for about three hours.
The investigation is ongoing. Troopers ask that anyone who witnessed the crash contact police at (302) 365-8483. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.
Contact Esteban Parra at (302) 324-2299, eparra@delawareonline.com or Twitter @eparra3.
