Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred near Seaford last night that left one man dead. On November 4, 2024, at approximately 8:16 p.m., a Kia Optima was traveling eastbound on Ockels Road approaching the stop sign at… The post State Police Investigating Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Near Seaford appeared first on TV Delmarva .
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred near Seaford last night that left one man dead.
On November 4, 2024, at approximately 8:16 p.m., a Kia Optima was traveling eastbound on Ockels Road approaching the stop sign at Sussex Highway. At the same time, a Chevrolet Silverado was traveling southbound on Sussex Highway, in the right lane, approaching Ockels Road. The preliminary investigation revealed, the Kia pulled away from the stop sign to cross Sussex Highway and into the path of the Silverado. As a result, the front of the Silverado hit the driver’s side rear of the Kia.
The driver of the Kia, a 33-year-old woman from Milford, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries. The front seat passenger, a 64-year-old man from Seaford, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital where he died. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.
The driver of the Silverado, a 37-year-old man and a passenger, a 10-year-old child, both from Laurel, Delaware, were taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Sussex Highway was closed for approximately 3 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.
The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Sergeant A. Mitchell by calling 302-703-3269. 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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