Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred yesterday morning in Millsboro.
On October 24, 2025, at approximately 11:00 a.m., a Mazda CX-5 was stopped in the westbound lane on Millsboro Highway, west of Mumford Road, waiting to turn left into a private driveway. An Oldsmobile Ciera was traveling westbound behind the Mazda. For reasons still under investigation, the Oldsmobile attempted to pass the Mazda on the left as the Mazda began turning into the driveway. The Oldsmobile swerved left to avoid a collision, exited the south edge of the roadway, and struck two garbage receptacles before crashing into the left side of the Mazda. That impact forced the Mazda into a standing tree.
The driver of the Mazda, a 69-year-old woman from Millsboro, Delaware, was wearing a seatbelt. She was transported to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries and later released. Her passenger, a 73-year-old man from Millsboro, Delaware, was also wearing a seatbelt and was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. On October 25, 2025, he died from injuries sustained in the crash. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.
The driver of the Oldsmobile, a 34-year-old man from Millsboro, Delaware, was wearing a seatbelt and was not injured.
The roadway was closed for approximately 2 hours while members of the Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit investigated and cleared the roadway.
The investigation is ongoing. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information to contact Master Corporal R. Albert at (302) 703-3266. 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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