Rehoboth Beach E-Bike Crash Leaves Maryland Woman Dead

Sussex County, DE - Delaware State Police are investigating a deadly crash involving an electric bike in Rehoboth Beach. The crash happened Saturday morning, June 20, 2026, on Coastal Highway. It claimed the life of a 66-year-old woman from Potomac, Maryland.

According to police, the crash occurred around 11:30 a.m. north of Savages Ditch Road. A GMC Sierra 2500 was heading southbound in the left lane of Coastal Highway. At the same time, the e-bike rider was traveling southbound in the designated bike lane.

Police say the e-bike rider left the bike lane at some point. She then entered the southbound travel lanes, putting her in the GMC's path. The truck struck her and her e-bike.

The woman was rushed to a local hospital, where she later died. Her name has not been released yet. Police are waiting until her family is notified before sharing more details.

The driver of the GMC, a 64-year-old man from Perryville, Maryland, was not hurt in the crash. Investigators have not yet said why the e-bike rider left the bike lane.

Coastal Highway was shut down for about two hours while police worked the scene. Crews needed that time to investigate and clear the area safely. Traffic was rerouted until the roadway reopened.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is leading the investigation. They are working to piece together exactly what happened in the moments before the crash. No further details have been released at this time.

Police are now asking the public for help. If you witnessed the crash, they want to hear from you. Your information could help investigators complete their report.

Witnesses can contact Sergeant A. Mitchell directly at (302) 703-3269. You can also send a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police Newsroom page. Another option is calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

Tips can also be submitted online through the Delaware Crime Stoppers website. All tips to Crime Stoppers can be made anonymously. Every bit of information helps investigators get a clearer picture of what happened.

This crash is a sad reminder for everyone sharing the road this summer. Whether you're driving, biking, or walking, staying alert matters. Our thoughts are with the victim's family during this difficult time.