Southbound South College Ave (DE 896) was closed for approximately 2.5 hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.
NEWARK (DE): A 59-year-old bicyclist from Newark is dead today after being struck by an E-350 Ford van just before 10:00 Tuesday morning.
The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit was on the scene investigating the accident on South College Avenue just south of Corporate Blvd.
“A Ford E350 van was traveling southbound South College Ave (DE 896) in the right through lane just south of Corporate Boulevard.,” said police spokesman Jason Hatchell. “The Ford merged into the right turn lane directly in the path of the bicyclist.”
The Ford attempted to avoid the collision, but the front on the van struck the rear of the bicycle. The bicyclist was subsequently ejected., Hatchell said.
Hatchell also said that the bicyclist, a 59-year-old male from Newark, was flown to Christiana Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.
Police identified the victim as 59-year-old Robert Frederick of Newark, DE.
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The operator of the van, a 44-year-old male from Newark, DE was properly restrained and did not sustain injuries.
Southbound South College Ave (DE 896) was closed for approximately 2.5 hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.
If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll free hotline 1800 VICTIM-1. (1800 842-8461). You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@delaware.gov
