Location: Northbound U.S. 13 at Swain Road crossover, 1 mile north of Seaford, Sussex County, DE
Date of Occurrence: Monday June 7, 2010 at 2:40 p.m.
Persons / Vehicles Involved:
Jason Kelly Ross, 30, Ridgely, MD
Operating a 2005 Yamaha Silver Star Motorcycle
Fleeing vehicle burgundy Nissan Altima
Resume:
Delaware State Police are investigating a hit and run crash that has killed a Maryland man.
The crash occurred yesterday at 2:40 in the afternoon when Ross was operating his motorcycle northbound on Sussex Hwy, U.S. 13, approaching the intersection of CR 544A, Swain Road. The Nissan had pulled from the median crossover into the left northbound lane of U.S. 13 in front of Ross’ motorcycle. Ross lost control of his motorcycle while taking evasive action to avoid striking the Nissan. The motorcycle began to flip and ejected Ross into the northbound lanes of U.S. 13. The Nissan fled northbound on U.S. 13.
Ross was flown to Christiana Hospital in New Castle where he died as a result of his injures at 2:30 a.m. this morning. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
Troopers are attempting to locate the Nissan Altima to question the driver of the vehicle. I anyone has any information concerning the whereabouts of this vehicle or the identity of the driver are ask to call the state police at 302-644-5020 ext 112.
Tips may also be called in to “Crime Stoppers.” Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be forwarded to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or on line at www.tipsubmit.com.
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people really need to pay attention more when driving
ReplyDeletemaybe harsher penalties for distracted driving are in order.
Anyone that drives a motorcycle needs to turn their headlight on. This does help. In some instances they ARE hard to see even when you are paying attention.
ReplyDeleteMotorcycles DO have their headlights on as soon as you start them.
ReplyDeleteIt was 230 in the afternoon a headlight is not going to make difference. People need to stop rushing around, and pay more attention when making rights on red.
ReplyDeleteAND he had his helmet on. where the helmet nut now?
ReplyDeleteimo right of way violations that end in death should be manslaughter charges period weather pulling out infront of a motorcycle or pedestrian in a crosswalk,,,you should not be able to kill someone that easly and walk away with out being held responsible,,,accident or not
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