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Saturday, June 09, 2012

Troopers Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Crash

Location: 3352 Andrews Lake Road, Frederica, DE

Date of Occurrence: Friday June 8, 2012

Operator and Vehicle Information:
Operator #1: Rudy B. Rouse, 46, Milton, DE
Vehicle #1: 2005 Harley Davidson motorcycle

Resume:
Frederica, DE-The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle that occurred sometime through night.

Troopers were called to the scene of a motorcycle crash at 5:13 a.m. this morning, as a passer-by reported a motorcycle light off the side of the roadway. The investigation revealed, Rudy B. Rouse, 46, of Milton was operating a 2005 Harley Davidson motorcycle eastbound on Andrews Lake Road approaching a sharp curve to the right. Rouse applied his brake prior to the curve, skidding over 150 feet before leaving the north edge of the roadway and striking a tree. Rouse, who was not wearing a helmet, was pronounced dead at the scene from injuries he sustained in the crash.

Andrews Lake Road was closed between Robbins Road and McGinnis Pond Road for two and a half hours as the crash was investigated and cleared.

The investigation is ongoing and the State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is asking anyone who may have information on this crash to contact Cpl. Lane at 302-697-4454 ext. 215 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333. Information may also be provided via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com

Send an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."

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