Ethan Smith Death – The victim who passed away following a collision between a motorcycle and a van has been identified by the Salisbury Police. The incident occurred on April 18 at approximately 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of South Salisbury Boulevard (Route 13 Business) and Pinehurst Avenue.
Ethan Smith, a 22-year-old resident of Mardela Springs, was the individual who lost his life in the collision. Reports indicate that Smith was traveling at a high speed on his motorcycle heading northbound on S. Salisbury Blvd. when the collision took place. The van involved was making a left turn from southbound S. Salisbury Blvd. into a parking lot, resulting in the tragic accident.
Tragically, Smith succumbed to his injuries at the scene of the collision. The driver of the van was transported to Tidal Health for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Following the incident, the affected section of S. Salisbury Blvd. was temporarily closed as authorities worked to clear the area.
The Maryland State Police have taken over the investigation of the collision. Anyone with relevant information is urged to reach out to the Salisbury Police Department at (410) 548-3165 or the Maryland State Police at (410) 749-3101.