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Tractor, driver recovered from Delaware River after Delaware Memorial Bridge crash
Delaware Memorial Bridge accident leads to search of Delaware River
Emergency crews are searching the Delaware River after a truck is believed to have crashed and plunged off the southbound span before dawn, July 11, 2025.
A tractor and its driver have been recovered from the Delaware River after falling July 11 from the Delaware Memorial Bridge.
The Delaware River and Bay Authority announced on July 12 that crews from the Delaware State Police Marine Dive Unit and the Holloway Terrace Fire Company helped in a coordinated effort to recover the driver and the tractor around 11 a.m. on July 12. A crane and barge repositioned from the active construction site of the Bridge Ship Collision Protection project were used in the recovery efforts.
The body was extracted using a Hurst tool, which is made by the company that manufactures the “jaws of life” that emergency personnel use to extract trapped victims in a variety of incidents.
The tractor, which was not pulling a trailer, went over the bridge around 3:40 a.m. on July 11 after crossing three lanes of traffic on the downslope, southbound side. It was found at 10:45 a.m. in 20 feet of water that same day.
DRBA said crews arrived at the scene at 6 a.m. July 12, but didn’t begin recovery operations until 9 a.m. because of water and tide conditions. The investigation to determine the cause of the crash and the identification of the driver is still ongoing, DRBA said in a statement on July 12.
Shane Brennan covers Wilmington and other Delaware issues. Reach out with ideas, tips or feedback at slbrennan@delawareonline.com.
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Sussex County Land Trust Announces Delaware 250 Celebration at Rocking the Docks – Milford LIVE! – Local Delaware News, Kent and Sussex Counties
“Stars Over Sussex” will bring live music, fireworks, food vendors, and a drone show to the Lewes waterfront on July 2 for Delaware 250. (Photo courtesy of Sussex County Land Trust.)
The Sussex County Land Trust announced plans for “Stars Over Sussex,” a Delaware 250 celebration scheduled for July 2, 2026, at the Cape May–Lewes Ferry Terminal in Lewes.
The waterfront event, organized in partnership with Rocking the Docks and Delaware 250, will feature live music, fireworks, food vendors, and a drone light show commemorating America’s 250th anniversary.
Organizers said the event will serve as Sussex County’s signature Delaware 250 celebration ahead of Independence Day festivities.
The evening’s entertainment will include a performance by Fleetwood Macked, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band appearing as part of the Rocking the Docks summer concert series. The event will conclude with a coordinated fireworks and drone show over the Lewes waterfront highlighting patriotic themes, Delaware history, and Sussex County’s coastal heritage.
Ticketed viewing areas will be available at the ferry terminal, though organizers noted the fireworks and drone show will also be visible from several public locations around Lewes, including Lewes Beach, Grain On the Rocks, and nearby waterfront areas.
“This partnership allows us to create something far larger and more impactful than we could independently,” said Sara Bluhm. “By bringing together Rocking the Docks, Delaware 250, community sponsors, and conservation supporters, we’re building a truly unique celebration that reflects the spirit of Sussex County and America’s 250th birthday.”
According to organizers, the drone light show will incorporate synchronized formations and animated imagery tied to patriotic themes, Delaware’s role as The First State, and local coastal culture.
The Sussex County Land Trust also recognized Dogfish Head as one of the event’s early supporters.
“Dogfish Head continues to step up for Sussex County in meaningful ways,” said Bluhm. “Their partnership and early commitment helped us elevate the vision for this event from the very beginning.”
Additional sponsorship opportunities remain available for businesses and organizations interested in supporting the event, according to organizers.
The Sussex County Land Trust expects the celebration to draw thousands of attendees from Delaware and surrounding states as part of the region’s July Fourth holiday events.
Sara Uzer is a journalist from Sussex County with more than 15 years of experience as a writer, editor, and community advocate. She started her career in Washington, DC and has lived in Sussex County for the past five years.
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