May 19, 2026, 1:22 p.m. ET
A motorcycle crash near Pike Creek on Sunday claimed the life of 38-year-old Jonathan Pallett, a lieutenant with the Delaware Department of Corrections.
According to authorities, Pallett was involved in a collision while riding his motorcycle. Emergency services responded to the incident, which occurred on [insert specific roadway/highway information here], but Pallett was pronounced dead at the scene.
Pallett, who had completed his Correctional Officer academy training in 2015, was assigned to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in Wilmington. Authorities confirmed there were no other injuries reported.
The Delaware Department of Corrections released a statement expressing condolences, emphasizing Pallett's commitment to service and the profound loss felt within the DOC family.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing, and lane closures were reported in the area following the incident. Further details will be released as they become available.