The Delaware County Sheriff's Office has reported that a motorcycle accident that took place late Thursday night on State Highway 10, in the Town of Delhi, took the life of 46 year old Delhi resident, Daniel J. Quackenbush.

Police report that Quackenbush was heading south on State Highway 10 when he lost control of his motorcycle near Betts Hill Road, and went off the road.  After rolling over in the ditch and being ejected from the motorcycle, Quackenbush sustained serious injuries.  Delhi Emergency Squad transported to O’Connor Hospital in Delhi where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Deputies believe alcohol use contributed to the cause of the accident.

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