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Male motorcyclist hit and seriously injured by driver that fled the scene on Old Capitol Trail in Cranston Heights, Delaware

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Modified Date: 
Mon, 04/03/2023 - 10:19am
Accident Date: 
Thursday, December 29, 2022

Man on motorbike struck by hit-and-run driver in Cranston Heights

Police in New Castle County, Delaware are trying to track down the driver who struck a man on a motorbike, then drove off.

Officers were called to the scene in the 3500 block of Old Capitol Trail in Cranston Heights around 5 p.m. Thursday.

Since motorcycle crashes often end in serious injuries, victims need immediate help

Motorcycle accidents are more likely to end in serious injuries or death for the motorcyclist, since the rider is not protected from the force of a collision. When a motorcycle accident happens, the injured rider needs immediate, appropriate medical care, the accident needs to be investigated, and the insurance companies need to be informed.

When a motorcycle crash is caused by negligence, additional steps need to be taken to protect the legal rights of the injured motorcyclist or the family members of someone killed in a motorcycle crash. Go here to learn more about motorcycle accidents and claims.

Type: Motorcycle Accident
Topics: 
Hit and Run
Roadway: 
Old Capitol Trail
County: 
New Castle County, DE
Area: 
Philadelphia, PA