New Castle, DE (June 5, 2022) – Troopers with the Delaware State Police are investigating a deadly crash involving a dirt bike and a car in New Castle. The collision happened around 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 4th.
Police were dispatched to the scene at Halcyon Drive shortly after the accident occurred. According to reports from the area, the dirt bike was traveling southbound on New Castle when it struck a car that was making a left turn onto Halcyon Drive. The crash ejected the two riders, a 31-year-old man and a 5-year-old boy. The man died at the scene while the boy was rushed to A.I. Dupont Children’s Hospital where he was listed in critical condition. There is no word on whether the driver of the vehicle was hurt in the accident. No one involved has been identified at this time.
The accident remains under investigation by the DSP. There is no word on whether any charges will be filed. No further information is available.
We would like to offer our condolences to those who were affected by this dirt bike crash in New Castle.
Fatal Accidents in Delaware 
The Delaware Department of Transportation maintains statistics on the number of car accidents that occur in Delaware each year. The Department also keeps a tally of the number of crash victims who are injured or killed on our state’s roadways on an annual basis. According to those statistics, approximately 24,000 car accidents take place yearly while about 7,000 people are injured. Sadly, just over 100 people will also lose their lives in Delaware traffic accidents each year.
Accidents involving motorcycles, mopeds, and dirt bikes are not as common as other types of crashes, especially those that involve cars or other passenger vehicles. However, when a crash involving a dirt bike or motorcycle occurs, there is a far greater chance that it will result in injuries. In fact, nearly 90% of these collisions will end with some type of injury for the victims. These accidents must be closely investigated as they are often caused by the negligence of the other vehicle that was part of the crash.
Here at Murphy & Landon, our Delaware personal injury lawyers can assist if you or a family member have suffered injuries in a traffic accident. Our firm handles numerous personal injury cases each year and many of these cases involve serious or catastrophic injuries. We can help no matter how complex your situation may be. We have decades of combined legal experience and have recovered millions of dollars in compensation for innocent victims and their families.
Our team stands ready to assist you at any time. When you are facing an uncertain future, we can help to provide you with some answers and comfort as you move forward in the aftermath of a sudden and tragic accident. Our firm offers free consultations to all potential clients. To speak with a personal injury attorney in New Castle, please contact us by using the link on our website or by giving us a call at (302) 472-8100.
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