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Dover man dies after his motorcycle, car collide near Cheswold
Delaware State Police are investigating a crash involving a car and motorcycle on Dupont Highway near Cheswold that killed a man from Dover.
Around 7:47 p.m. on May 30, a Suzuki motorcycle was going south on Dupont Highway approaching Rose Bowl Road, where a Toyota Sienna was stopped at a stop sign. Police said the Sienna then crossed Dupont Highway into the motorcycle's path of travel. The motorcycle hit the Sienna, and the motorcyclist was ejected.
The motorcycle driver was a 22-year-old man from Dover, who was taken to the hospital, where he later died, police said. Police are withholding his name until family is notified.
The 74-year-old Sienna driver from Smyrna had a minor injury but refused to be taken to the hospital, police said.
Delaware State Police are continuing to investigate the crash, which closed the road for an extended period. Anyone with information is encouraged to reach out to state police or Delaware Crime Stoppers.
Shane Brennan covers Wilmington and other Delaware issues. Reach out with ideas, tips or feedback at slbrennan@
This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Dover man killed in motorcycle, car collision near Cheswold
