State Police Investigating Fatal Single-Car Crash

16/06/2023

The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal collision that occurred in the Camden-Wyoming area last night that left one man dead.

On June 14, 2023, at approximately 9:21 p.m., a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu was traveling eastbound on Willow Grove Road approaching the intersection at Fivefoot Prong Lane at a high rate of speed. As he approached a slight curve in the road, the driver lost control of the car and exited the south (right) side of the roadway. The Malibu traveled for approximately 300 feet before it struck a tree and caught fire.

The driver of the Malibu has yet to be identified and was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no passengers in the car, and no other vehicles were involved in the collision. Willow Grove Road was closed for approximately four hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

@DEStatePolice – Traffic Advisory ^[1]

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Sergeant A. Mitchell by calling 302-697-4454. Information may also be provided by sending a Private Facebook Message to the Delaware State Police ^[2] or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers ^[3] 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 ^[4] 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 [email protected]^[5].