72 Year-Old Millsboro Man Killed While Riding A Moped

Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that took the life of a 72 year-old Millsboro man

Troopers say a 2001 Dodge Stratus operated by Sarah K. Hopkins, 18, of Millsboro, DE, was traveling east in a private business drive, stopped at the intersection of Long Neck Road waiting for congested traffic to clear so she could cross to a convenience store on the opposite side. A 2008 Motofino moped, operated by Lyle L. Sutton also of Millsboro, was southbound on Long Neck Rd. At this time, it is unclear whether Sutton was on shoulder, or in the travel lane. The Dodge proceeded to cross Long Neck Road. Sutton ran into the left rear fender/bumper of Dodge Stratus with its front wheel causing the operator to be projected over the handled bars and to the ground. Sutton was not wearing a helmet, and sustained a fractured skull and other blunt force injuries which ultimately led to his death a short while later at Beebe Hospital.

The crash is still being investigated at this time. It is unknown at this time if alcohol was a factor in this crash.

The roadway was closed for approx 2 hours.