Local Accidents
Bicyclist Killed in Crash With Charter Bus in Laurel, DE
Laurel, DE (October 13, 2026) – A bicyclist died after being struck by a charter bus on Sussex Highway (US-13) near Gordy Road in Laurel, according to Delaware State Police.
Police said the crash happened on Tuesday, October 6, at about 4:20 p.m. A charter bus was traveling south on Sussex Highway in the left lane when a bicyclist riding south in the shoulder crossed the southbound lanes to enter a turn lane. Troopers said the bicyclist crossed into the bus’s path and the bus driver was unable to avoid hitting him.
The bicyclist, a 69-year-old Laurel man, was taken to an area hospital, where he died on October 11 from injuries he suffered in the crash. The bus driver, a 57-year-old man from Jamaica, New York, was not injured, and police said no one on the bus was hurt.
The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing to investigate. Troopers are asking anyone who saw the crash to contact Master Corporal K. Argo at (302) 703-3264. Tips can also be sent through a private Facebook message to Delaware State Police or by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.
Source: Delaware State Police, October 13, 2026.
What Should a Bicyclist’s Family Do After a Fatal Crash in Laurel, DE?
Contact the police department handling the case to get the official crash report once it is released, and keep copies of any medical or funeral paperwork that comes in. It also helps to write down what you remember being told about the crash while it is fresh, take photos of the roadway and shoulder area if you visit the scene, and hold onto any correspondence from insurance companies without giving a recorded statement right away. Families in Laurel often have questions about these steps in the days after a loss like this.
Murphy & Landon is a Wilmington firm that represents people and families affected by crashes in Laurel and across Delaware, and we never represent insurance companies. If you have questions about a bicycle crash or want help understanding your options, our bicycle accident lawyers are available to talk. Call 302-472-8100 for a free consultation.
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This report is based on information released by the source above at the time of writing and may be updated as investigators release more details. It is not legal advice. The photo used in this post was not taken at the scene of this crash.