Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon in Clayton. On April 22, 2025, at approximately 12:08 p.m., a Chevrolet Silverado was traveling eastbound on Clayton […] The post State Police Investigating Fatal Crash in Clayton appeared first on Delaware State Police - State of Delaware. The post State Police Investigating Fatal Crash in Clayton appeared first on TV Delmarva .
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon in Clayton.
On April 22, 2025, at approximately 12:08 p.m., a Chevrolet Silverado was traveling eastbound on Clayton Delaney Road, approaching the intersection with Alley Mill Road. At the same time, a silver Jeep Compass was traveling northbound on Alley Mill Road and rolled through the stop sign at the intersection. As a result, the front of the Silverado struck the driver’s side of the Jeep.
The driver of the Silverado, a 40-year-old man from Clayton, and his two passengers were transported to an area hospital, where they were treated for minor injuries and later released.
The driver of the Jeep, a 73-year-old man from Clayton, was also transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His identity is being withheld until his family is notified.
The roadway was closed for approximately 3 hours while the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit investigated the crash and cleared the roadway.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked to contact Sergeant J. Jefferson at (302) 365-8484. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime, or you have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.
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