Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash with a tractor trailer that occurred in the Ellendale area last night.
On October 13, 2022, at approximately 7:41 p.m., a white 2015 Freightliner Cascadia pulling a Dorsey flatbed trailer was traveling southbound in the right lane of Dupont Boulevard south of VFW Road. At the same time, a blue 2018 Kia Sportage was also traveling southbound on Dupont Boulevard south of VFW Road, approaching the tractor trailer. The Freightliner had begun to slow down and was turning right into a private car. For unknown reasons, the operator of the Kia swerved to his right onto the shoulder of Dupont Boulevard in an attempt to avoid hitting the trailer, but as he did so, the left front of the Kia collided with the axle right rear of the trailer.
Both vehicles stopped at the scene. The driver of the Sportage, a 75-year-old man from Hamburg, Pennsylvania, was properly restrained and transported to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The identification of the victim is pending notification of the next of kin. The driver of the Freightliner tractor trailer, a 38-year-old woman from Laurel, Delaware, was also properly restrained and did not report any injuries.
No other vehicles were involved in this incident. The road was closed for about five hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.
*Traffic Advisory* Delaware State Police are investigating the serious crash
The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Corporal J. Smith at 302-703-3267. Information can also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or online at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.
If you or someone you know is a victim or witness to a crime or has lost a loved one to an unexpected death and need help, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victims Center is available to provide you with support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You can also email the Victim Services Unit at [email protected].
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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto
Issued: 101422 1020
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