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State Police Investigating Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Delmar – Delaware State Police – State of Delaware
Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred yesterday in Delmar.
On November 13, 2025, at approximately 5:12 p.m., a GMC Sierra was traveling northbound on Sussex Highway approaching West Snake Road. For reasons still under investigation, the GMC left the west side of the roadway, crossed the median and entered the southbound lanes of travel. The GMC then exited the west side of the road and struck a tree.
The driver, a 30-year-old man from Georgetown, Delaware, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.
Sussex Highway was closed for approximately 4 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.
The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information to contact Sergeant A. Mitchell at (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 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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