Man injured in motorcycle accident last week has died – first state update

Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred last week that resulted in the death of a New Castle man. On September 26, 2024, 52-year-old Ronald Meadowcroft died as a result of the accident.

Officials said that on September 18, 2024, at approximately 9:39 p.m., a Harley-Davidson FXS operated by Meadowcroft was traveling south on Wrangle Hill Road approaching the intersection with Porter Road. At the same time, a 27-year-old man from Bear, Delaware, was driving north on Wrangle Hill Road in an Acura RSX and also approached the intersection. As the Acura attempted to turn left, it entered the path of the motorcycle, resulting in a collision between the front ends of both vehicles, police said.

The driver of the Acura, a 27-year-old man from Bear, Delaware, was taken to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries and was later released. Meadowcroft suffered serious injuries in the accident and was also taken to a local hospital, where he remained in critical condition until his death on September 26.

Wrangle Hill Road was closed for approximately two hours while Delaware State Police Troop 2 investigated the crash and cleared the roadway.