Wednesday, 04 October 2023 / Published in Bicycle Accidents, Local Accidents

Bethany Beach, DE – Bicyclist Airlifted Following Crash on Coastal Hwy.

Bethany Beach, DE (October 4, 2023) – Police in Bethany Beach responded to the scene of a collision involving a bicyclist on Tuesday morning, October 3rd. The crash happened just before 11:00 a.m. on Coastal Highway, just south of the Indian Inlet Bridge.

The Bethany Beach Fire Company, along with Sussex County Paramedics, and LifeNet all arrived at the scene. When officials responded, they found a male bicyclist in the roadway. The man had been struck by a car and was suffering from serious injuries. He was transported by helicopter in serious condition with life-threatening injuries. His identity has not been released at this time. There is no word on whether anyone else was hurt.

At this time, police have not released any details surrounding the nature of the crash or how it occurred. The road was closed for several hours causing delays near the scene. Motorists were advised to find alternate routes of travel if possible.

There is no word on whether any charges will be filed. An investigation is ongoing.

We want to offer our thoughts and best wishes to the victim of this Bethany Beach bicycle crash. We hope for a full recovery.

Bicycle Crashes in Delaware

Bicycle accidents in Delaware are not as common as other types of crashes, especially those involving cars and passenger vehicles. This does not mean that they are any less dangerous. According to statistics, about 85% of bicyclists who are involved in a crash will also sustain some type of injury. In many cases, the rider’s injuries are very serious and they must be taken to a hospital to receive extensive medical care. Unfortunately, bicycle crashes do occur frequently in Oregon and bicycles offer little protection from the force and impact of a serious accident.

When you or your loved one have been affected by a crash in Delaware, you need a team of attorneys who will fight hard to protect your legal rights. At Murphy & Landon, our firm is dedicated to achieving that result for you. Our team of attorneys will fight for your rights at every step during the process. We are not afraid to go against the insurance company to help receive the compensation that you need and deserve. While we cannot change the fact that the accident took place, we can help to shape your future and allow you to offset some of the unexpected expenses that you are facing at this time.

Under Delaware law, crash victims have the right to be reimbursed for their pain and suffering, medical bills, lost wages and possibly more. If you were found to be not at fault or only partially at fault, our team can help you move forward and begin to secure your future.

We are here to take your call at any time. Our firm always provides a free consultation and case evaluation for all potential and prospective clients. When you meet with us, we will explain our dedicated approach to every client’s case and we will show you how hard we work to make sure you get the best deal possible. To speak with a bicycle accident attorney in Bethany Beach, please reach out to us at the link on our website or give us a call any time at (302) 472-8100.

Note: Our law firm utilizes secondary sources to create this post. The facts surrounding this specific accident have not been independently verified. Contact Murphy & Landon if you locate any inaccurate information. We will update the post right away to reflect the most accurate information available.

Disclaimer: None of the information in this post is intended to be legal advice or medical advice. This is not a solicitation for business. If you have been injured in an accident, get medical attention as soon as possible. The photo used in this post was not taken at this accident scene.