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19-year-old Georgetown man killed in Friday morning crash identified
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The 19-year-old Georgetown man killed in a motorcycle crash near Millsboro Friday morning was identified by the Delaware State Police.
Police reported that a 19-year-old motorcyclist on a Harley-Davidson was traveling northbound on Rockaway Acres Road, approaching the intersection with Shiloh Church Road at 8:33 a.m. on Aug. 2. At the same time, a 39-year-old woman driving a Chevrolet Tahoe was heading east on Shiloh Church Road approaching Rockaway Acres Road.
The preliminary investigation found that the motorcycle made a left turn onto Shiloh Church Road and into the Tahoe’s path of travel. The motorcyclist, now identified as George Hearn, was thrown off the bike. Hearn was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
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The impact caused the Tahoe to veer off the road and collide with two trees. Neither the driver of the Tahoe nor her 12-year-old passenger, both residents of Laurel, sustained any injuries.
Authorities continue to investigate this incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact Senior Cpl. J. Smith at 302-703-3267 or call Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-847-3333.