Motorcycle Crash Results In A Fatality

Location of Incident: Double Bridges Road south of Parker House Road 3 miles south of Millville

Date and Time of Occurrence: Tuesday June 9, 2009 on or about 17:55 hours

Victim: William O. Cole, Jr. , 56, Salisbury, MD

Resume:

State Police are investigating a motorcycle crash that resulted in the death of a Salisbury, MD man.

Cole was operating 2002 Harley-Davidson south on Double Bridges Road when he approached a sharp right curve at a high rate of speed. Cole was unable to maintain his position on the roadway as he entered the curve. Cole crossed into the opposing lane, nearly striking a vehicle traveling north on Double Bridges Road. Cole swerved to avoid striking the oncoming car and crossed back into the southbound lane where the motorcycle ran off the roadway and struck a tree. Cole was pronounced dead at the scene as a result of head trauma.

Cole was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash and it is unknown if alcohol was involved in the crash.

The roadway was closed for approximately 3 ½ hours.