Motorcycle Rider Deaths Rise in Delaware

Delaware highway safety officials are alarmed at the increased number of motorcycle deaths and are urging riders to drive sober and wear helmets.

Authorities said 10 people have been killed in motorcycle crashes this year, compared to three as of this time last year. Only two of those killed were wearing helmets.

Jana Simpler, director of the state Office of Highway Safety, urged motorcycle riders to slow down and look out for road hazards.

Latest Comments

• July 1, 2011 at 5:04 pm

  KrashTestDumby says:

  Funny how quickly car drivers can rationalize away the fact that 200,000 of you suffer head injuries every year, but *YOU* don't need helmets! Thatta be oranges, and we don't ... read more
• July 1, 2011 at 2:53 pm

  Why Bother says:

  I know a guy who was in a motorcycle accident (no helmet) and suffered a moderate head injury but was OK. He had to stay in the hospital for a few weeks to recover from the in... read more
• June 30, 2011 at 5:24 pm

  I agree, I wonder says:

  It sure is hard to ride & text or phone these days.