One student from the Caesar Rodney School District is killed and another is injured in a horrific e-bike accident that occurred in Dover.

 The Caesar Rodney School District is grieving the loss of one of its own after a sad incident in Dover, Delaware, on Thursday, September 12, 2025.

District officials announced that one Caesar Rodney High School student had died and another was receiving medical attention after what they described as a "tragic catastrophe" involving both students.

Despite the district's initial lack of details, officials later confirmed that the incident involved an e-bike colliding with a school bus. According to Delaware State Police, the students involved were a 16-year-old who was gravely injured and is still in the hospital, and a 14-year-old child who died.

Authorities claim that neither student was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision. The school bus driver and the elementary school pupils on board at the time of the collision were both unhurt. Police are still investigating the sequence of events that led to the tragedy, and the occurrence has stunned the school community and the greater Dover area.

District Response and Support

Caesar Rodney School District officials have pledged their unwavering support to the families affected by the tragedy, staff, and students. Beginning Monday, September 15, counseling and grief support services will be made accessible across the district, with Caesar Rodney High School, where the students were enrolled, receiving particular consideration.

District leaders emphasized that the well-being of their staff and children comes first as they cope with this devastating loss. "This is a terribly sad day for our district family," one official remarked. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the impacted families, and we will continue to provide tools to help in the healing process."

Effects on the Community

The news has caused the Dover community's parents, students, and employees to grapple with the tragic loss of a young life and the critical illness of another. Social media has been flooded with condolence messages and calls for increased awareness of e-bike and bicycle safety, especially in relation to wearing helmets and sharing the road with larger vehicles like school buses.

The tragedy serves as a sobering reminder to many members of the community of how short life is and how important it is to exercise caution whether riding a bicycle or an e-bike. Local officials have expressed their sympathies and urged the public to come together in support of the families who have lost a loved one.

Further Investigation

The Delaware State Police are currently investigating the crash, examining available evidence and witness accounts to determine the exact sequence of events that preceded it. Authorities stress that no charges have been filed yet and that the investigation is still ongoing.

Honoring the Student's Memory

Although the identity of the deceased kid has not been made public, district officials said plans are on to pay tribute to the young person who passed away too soon. It is expected that the community will unite in support of the families in the wake of this devastating news, offering prayers, consolation, and unity.