Milford Motorcyclist Dies After Crash on DuPont Blvd

Sussex County, DE - On July 31, 2026, at approximately 1:15 a.m., Delaware State Police and Milford Police responded to the intersection of N. DuPont Blvd. and N. Walnut St. for a two-vehicle crash.

A black Harley Davidson motorcycle was heading northbound on N. DuPont Blvd. approaching the intersection. The motorcycle failed to stop at the traffic signal and collided with a gray GMC Acadia that was turning left onto N. DuPont Blvd. from Warner Rd.

The motorcycle operator was ejected in the crash. The GMC Acadia then struck a fire hydrant and a utility pole, leaving the SUV with disabling damage.

Troopers and Milford Police officers began life saving measures on the motorcycle operator at the scene. He was a 20-year-old male and was taken to an area hospital in critical condition.

The 17-year-old male driving the GMC Acadia was not injured in the crash.

Investigators later learned the 20-year-old motorcycle operator died from his injuries. He has been identified as Gavin Webb of Milford, Delaware.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information is asked to contact Cpl. G. Smith at (302) 422-8081. Information can also be reported to Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333, or online at MilfordPoliceDE.org/leave-a-tip.htm. Tipsters can remain anonymous.

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