Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Selbyville Under Investigation

Sussex County, DE - A 56-year-old man from Frankford, Delaware, died early Wednesday morning after his motorcycle left the roadway and struck a barrier in Selbyville, according to Delaware State Police.

The crash happened around 1:20 a.m. on May 20, 2026, on Lighthouse Road near Fenwick Shoals Boulevard. The man was riding a Harley-Davidson Road King eastbound when the motorcycle failed to make a slight left curve and ran off the road.

The motorcycle struck a concrete and metal safety barrier. The rider was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene. He was not wearing a helmet.

Lighthouse Road was shut down for about four hours while troopers conducted the initial investigation. The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing to look into what caused the crash.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information is asked to contact Master Corporal R. Albert at (302) 703-3266. Tips can also be sent through a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police newsroom page or through Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.