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Yahoo
16-05-2025
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Man, 48, dies after car goes into oncoming lanes and hits parked trailer near Angola
A 48-year-old Millsboro man was killed early May 16 when he crashed into a parked flatbed trailer near Angola, Delaware State Police said. The identity of the man, who was pronounced dead at the scene, is being withheld by police until his family is notified. More: Newark man who died 2 days after crash near Glasgow is identified by police The man was in a Nissan Sentra a little before 6 a.m., heading southbound on Hollymount Road north of John J. Williams Highway (Route 24), investigators said. At the same time, two commercial flatbed trailers were parked in the northbound section of the highway lanes: partially in the northbound shoulder and partially in the grass. There were orange reflective traffic cones positioned alongside the trailers. For reasons under investigation, police said the Sentra left Hollymount Road's south lane and entered the north shoulder, where it hit one of the trailers. The impact pushed the first trailer into the second trailer. Hollymount Road was closed for more than three hours while police investigated and then cleared the scene. Send tips or story ideas to Esteban Parra at (302) 324-2299 or eparra@ This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Delaware man killed after drifting into parked trailer near Angola
Yahoo
29-04-2025
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Pedestrian hit, killed after car veered off roadway in Ogletown
A 48-year-old pedestrian was killed when he was hit by a teen driver who Delaware State Police said veered off an Ogletown roadway on April 28. Police are withholding the pedestrian's identity until his family and relatives are notified. More: 39-year-old pedestrian struck and killed on Route 113 in Georgetown April 22 The pedestrian, from the Newark area, was in the right shoulder of northbound Salem Church Road, south of Chapman Road, when police said a 2015 Nissan Altima veered off the right side of the road and hit him. Police are investigating why the Nissan, driven by an 18-year-old man, veered off the roadway. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. The Nissan driver, from the Bear area, was taken to an area hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed the crash to contact investigators at (302) 365-8485. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333. Send tips or story ideas to Esteban Parra at (302) 324-2299 or eparra@ This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Pedestrian killed after car veers off Ogletown roadway
Yahoo
23-04-2025
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Clayton man killed after running stop sign, police say. 3 others injured in crash
A 73-year-old man has died following a two-vehicle crash near Clayton, Delaware State Police said. The Clayton-area man, who police have not identified, was driving a Jeep Compass north on Alley Mill Road west of Clayton about 12:05 p.m. on April 22. As he approached Clayton Delaney Road, police said he "rolled through" the stop sign at the intersection and collided with a Chevrolet Silverado. The Silverado's driver, a 40-year-old Clayton-area man, and his two passengers were taken to an area hospital, where they were treated for minor injuries. They were later released. The Jeep driver was also taken to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead. More: 'Most famous cat in Delaware' dies at 17. Here's why he was different Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information should contact investigators 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 (800) 847-3333. Send tips or story ideas to Esteban Parra at (302) 324-2299 or eparra@ This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Delaware man killed after running stop sign, hitting truck: police
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Yahoo
Man shot dead near Clarence Street Church of God is Seaford's second homicide this year
A 32-year-old man, who police said was shot by "an unknown number" of people in Seaford on Tuesday evening, has died, marking the city's second homicide so far this year. The Seaford man's identity is being withheld until his family is notified, Delaware State Police said. Police were sent out to Clarence Street, between Thomas and Chandler streets, for a report of a shooting about 5:50 p.m. Tuesday. This is the same block as the Clarence Street Church of God. Arriving officers found a wounded man suffering from gunshot wounds. The first responders began life-saving efforts until he was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to police. Shootings tracker View Delaware Online/The News Journal's database of shootings in Delaware since 2017. While the killing occurred in Seaford city limits, police there have asked the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit to investigate. Police said their preliminary investigation indicates the man "was shot by an unknown number of suspects." Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact investigators at (302) 741-2729. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333. This is Seaford's second homicide in as many months. Schweitzer Dessin, 23, was fatally shot on March 12 after court records indicate he was caught in the crossfire of two shooters fighting over a dice game. Three others were injured in the shooting. More: Seaford homicide victim shot 5 times likely caught in dice game crossfire: Court docs A 23-year-old man has been charged in last month's shooting. Send tips or story ideas to Esteban Parra at (302) 324-2299 or eparra@ This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Seaford man dies after being shot by 'unknown number' of people
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Yahoo
Dover man, 33, dies following 3-vehicle crash Wednesday morning near Felton
A 33-year-old Dover man died following a three-vehicle crash Wednesday morning near Felton, Delaware State Police said. The Dover man's name is being withheld until his family is notified, police said. More: Police ID man killed while standing in front of disabled car in center lane of I-495 According to police, the man was speeding in a Ford Fusion south on Canterbury Road, north of Roesville Road, about 9 a.m. Wednesday. At the same time, police said a Toyota Camry was northbound on Canterbury Road, approaching the intersection at Roesville Road. When the Camry reached the intersection, police said it turned left onto Roesville Road and was struck by the Fusion. After the crash, police said the Fusion left Canterbury Road, but when it re-entered the roadway it struck a Mazda CX-5 that was behind the Camry. The Mazda then entered a drainage ditch, causing it to roll over on its side. The Fusion driver was unrestrained and pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The Mazda driver, a 28-year-old Felton man, was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries. The Camry driver, a 70-year-old Felton woman, was not injured. Police are asking anyone who witnessed the crash to contact investigators by calling (302) 698-8518. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333. Send tips or story ideas to Esteban Parra at (302) 324-2299 or eparra@ This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Dover man dies following 3-vehicle crash Wednesday near Felton
