Troopers Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Crash East Of Camden

Location: East Lebanon Road (SR10) westbound, east of Sorghum Mill Road, Camden

Date of Occurrence: Thursday June 27, 2013 at approximately 12:45 a.m.

Operator and Vehicle Information:

Operator #1: William E. Caldwell, 25, Cheswold, DE
Vehicle #1: 2007 Yamaha motorcycle
Passenger: Veronica S. Crain, 21, Harrington, DE (Deceased)

Resume:
Camden, DE- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is currently investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred early this morning east of Camden.

The incident occurred around 12:45 a.m. as William E. Caldwell was operating a 2007 Yamaha motorcycle westbound on East Lebanon Road (SR10) just east of Sorghum Mill Road. The motorcycle, which was traveling at a high rate of speed, failed to negotiate a right curve and entered into the crossover in front of Liberto Plaza where it struck a yield sign with its front end. The motorcycle continued westbound for approximately 90 feet before going down on its side ejecting both the operator and the passenger. The motorcycle then continued westbound for another 230 feet before coming to rest in the eastbound lanes of SR10.

Veronica Crain, who was wearing a helmet, was removed from the scene by EMS and transported to Kent General Hospital where she died a short time later.

William Caldwell, who was not wearing a helmet, was initially transported by EMS to Kent General Hospital before being transferred to Christiana Medical Center where he is listed in serious condition.

The Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into this incident. Alcohol and speed appear to be a factor in this case. East Lebanon Road east of Sorghum Mill Road was closed for approximately three and a half hours as the crash was investigated and cleared.