Middletown Radio

New Castle – The Delaware State Police are investigating a serious crash involving a bicyclist that occurred at approximately 8:01 p.m., Sunday, March 29, 2020 on Rt. 13 in the area of Hares Corner.

The initial investigation has determined that a 2001 GMC Denali, operated by a 36 year old Delaware City man, was traveling northbound in the center lane of Rt. 13, south of the intersection with Rt. 273. A 51 year old New Castle woman, who was riding a bicycle, attempted to cross the northbound lanes of Rt. 13 from east to west, and rode directly into the path of the Denali. The operator of the Denali swerved in an attempt to avoid the bicyclist but was unsuccessful, with the front right of his vehicle striking her. The Denali came to a controlled stop in a nearby parking lot and remained on scene.

The bicyclist was transported to the Christiana Hospital with serious injuries.

The driver of the Denali and a juvenile passenger were not injured.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Trooper Leonardi at Troop 2 by calling 302-834-2620.

Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com

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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..