Bicyclist killed in U.S. 13 crash

U.S. 13 (North DuPont Highway) at West Denneys Road (Photo: Google maps)
U.S. 13 (North DuPont Highway) at West Denneys Road (Photo: Google maps)

DOVER, DELAWARE (7/3/2016) A 47-year-old man was killed early Saturday when his bicycle was struck by a car as he was making a turn on U.S. 13 (North DuPont Highway), Dover police said.

The crash was reported at 3:42 a.m. at West Denneys Road.

Police said Tobby Ayers was riding the bike in the left northbound turn lane and had a red light when he turned into traffic. He was struck by a southbound 2002 Chevrolet Malibu, driven by a 32-year-old man who was not identified.

“It is believed that Ayers was possibly intoxicated and that alcohol was a contributing factor in this accident,” Master Cpl. Mark Hoffman said. “The driver of the Malibu does not face any charges at this time.”

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