1 hurt in Route 141 motorcycle crash

Motorcycle rider is treated at scene on Route 141 near Washington Avenue. (Photo: Delaware Free News)

NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (5/24/2017) One rider was taken to a hospital after a motorcycle crash near New Castle this afternoon, according to reports from the scene.

Two people were on the bike about 5:30 p.m. when for unknown reasons the driver laid it down on southbound Route 141 (Basin Road) near Washington Avenue.

A female rider was taken by ambulance to Christiana Hospital in Stanton.

The crash is under investigation by Delaware State Police.