Rehoboth Beach, DE (July 16, 2026) – On Wednesday night, July 15, a pedestrian was struck by a bicycle at the intersection of Coastal Highway northbound and Seaside Outlet Drive.
The crash was reported around 8:58 p.m. Emergency units, including Delaware State Police, responded to the scene to assist the person struck.
The extent of the injuries was not disclosed yet. The circumstances surrounding the wreck remain under review by investigators.
We hope the pedestrian is doing well and recovers quickly.
Can a Pedestrian Recover Damages From a Cyclist in Rehoboth Beach, DE?
Delaware follows a modified comparative negligence rule, which applies not just to car accidents but to collisions that involve bicycles as well. Under this rule, a pedestrian struck by a cyclist can still recover compensation as long as they are found less than 51 percent responsible for the crash, though any award is reduced by their share of fault.
Because a pedestrian carries far less mass than a motor vehicle, injuries from this type of crash can still be significant, ranging from fractures to head trauma, depending on the pedestrian’s position and the cyclist’s speed at the time of contact. Establishing exactly how the collision happened commonly requires more than a police report, since these crashes can occur quickly and without other vehicles involved to help reconstruct the sequence of events.
A Delaware personal injury lawyer working on a claim like this typically looks into whether the cyclist was riding at an unsafe speed, failed to yield, or violated a local traffic ordinance governing bicycle use on shared roadways.
Insurance coverage can also be more complicated in bicycle-pedestrian cases, since a cyclist may not carry a policy the way a driver would, making a pedestrian’s own insurance options an important part of the conversation.
If you or someone you know was hurt in a Delaware crash, our team at Murphy & Landon is ready to listen and help you sort through what comes next.
You can reach out to Murphy & Landon at (302) 472-8100 to talk about the specific facts of your situation and learn more.
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