Michael Peterson, a 22-year-old from Millville, was killed in a motorcycle crash near Frankford on the afternoon of Sept. 18, according to Delaware State Police.
At about 4:15 p.m., a Yamaha YZF motorcycle and two other mini-motorcycles were riding along Camp Barnes Road past Estuary Drive. Police said Peterson, driving the Yamaha, tried to pass the two other mini-motorcycles on a double-yellow line. He then lost control and left the road, hit a traffic sign and got ejected from the bike, according to police.
Peterson, who was wearing a full-face helmet, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The road was closed for about two and a half hours.
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Anyone with information about the crash is encouraged to reach out Delaware State Police or Delaware Crime Stoppers.
Shane Brennan covers Wilmington and other Delaware issues. Reach out with ideas, tips or feedback at slbrennan@delawareonline.com.
This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: State police release name of victim of motorcycle crash near Frankford
