Seaford, DE (November 7, 2022) – A man from Hebron, Maryland was killed in a motorcycle accident in Seaford over the weekend. The crash took place on Saturday, November 5th at approximately 7:35 p.m.
Authorities were dispatched to the scene at the intersection of South Front Street and North Market Street. According to a report from authorities, the 59-year-old man was operating his motorcycle southbound on South Front Street. At the same time, a 33-year-old man was driving a Chevrolet Silverado northbound on Market Street. The driver of the Chevrolet made a left turn directly into the path of the motorcycle, causing a crash between the two vehicles. The motorcyclist was thrown from his bike. He was rushed to a local hospital where he died from his injuries.
The man’s identity has not been released at this time, pending next-of-kin notification. The road was closed for about three hours while officials investigated the accident. There is no information on whether any charges will be filed at this time.
The accident remains under investigation. No additional details are available.
We would like to offer our most sincere condolences to the victim’s family following this deadly motorcycle accident in Seaford.
Delaware Motorcycle Accidents 
A motorcycle crash in Delaware has a very high likelihood of resulting in death or serious injuries. While many people enjoy riding motorcycles as a hobby or just as a means of transportation, motorcycle riding comes with great risk. Hundreds of riders will face serious injuries each year due to Delaware motorcycle accidents and more than 85% of motorcycle crashes will result in at least one person being hurt.
A Delaware motorcycle accident must be closely investigated by authorities. The crash investigation will help to determine how the accident occurred and who should be held responsible. In many cases, motorcyclists are killed or injured not through any fault of their own but due to the actions of the other motorist. These accidents can be caused for a variety of reasons, but failure to yield, speeding, impairment, and distraction are among the most common causes.
Here at Murphy & Landon, our Delaware motorcycle accident attorneys are here for you during your time of greatest need. We will handle all of the legal details of your case while you focus on more important things. If you have lost a loved one, then this is the time to focus on your family and plan how best to move forward following the accident. The last thing you should have to worry about is a legal case.
Our firm is here and ready to help you at any time. Our consultations are always free and we will attempt to answer all of your questions and will plan a successful strategy when we are able to speak with you. Our firm can help you get through difficult times and provide you with valuable guidance and legal assistance along the way. To schedule your free appointment with a motorcycle accident lawyer in Seaford, please contact us at the link on our website or give us a call at (302) 472-8100.
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