The Delray Beach Police Department is investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred Monday morning, May 27, 2024.  At approximately 8:40 a.m., a collision involving a motorcyclist and a small Toyota sedan took place in the 5300-block of W Atlantic Ave.

Preliminary reports indicate that a 25-year-old motorcyclist was traveling at a high rate of speed when the motorcycle collided with a turning vehicle at the intersection of W Atlantic Ave and the Marketplace entrance road. Tragically, the motorcyclist died instantly at the scene. Delray Beach Fire Rescue transported the driver of the sedan to the hospital with minor injuries.

The westbound lanes of W. Atlantic Avenue were shut down for three hours in the area. Delray Beach Police Traffic Homicide Investigators (THI) are conducting a thorough investigation into the crash. 

Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is urged to contact THI Carlos Penagos at 561-243-7800. Your cooperation could be vital in aiding the ongoing investigation.