Troopers Investigate Serious Motorcycle Crash south of Greenwood

Greenwood, DE – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is currently investigating a serious crash involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck.

The incident occurred at approximately 9:20 p.m. Sunday evening as Charles Lofland, 66 of Seaford, was operating a 2008 Ford F-150 south bound in the left lane of Sussex Highway (US13) just south of Cart Branch Road. John M. Hodgson, 67 of Millsboro, was operating a 2002 Harley Davidson motorcycle and was also southbound in the left lane of US13 behind the pickup. For unknown reasons, the motorcycle struck the left rear of the Ford in the left lane of US13. The truck continued south and pulled to a controlled stop in the grass median. After the impact, Hodgson lost control and the motorcycle fell to its side ejecting him onto the ground. The Harley and Hodgson came to an uncontrolled stop in the median just east of the left travel lane.

Charles Lofland and three adult passengers, all properly restrained in the pickup, were uninjured.

John Hodgson, who was not wearing a helmet, was initially transported by ambulance to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital before being flown to Christiana Medical Center where he is currently listed in critical condition.

The Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into this incident. US13 south of Cart Branch Road was closed for approximately three hours as the crash was investigated and cleared.

If anyone witnessed this crash, they are asked to contact Master Corporal J. Burns at 302-644-5020 ext. 112 or by utilizing the Delaware State Police Mobile Crime Tip Application available to download at: http://www.delaware.gov/apps/. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet atwww.tipsubmit.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."