The Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred yesterday evening in Middletown that left one woman dead.
On July 28, 2025, at approximately 6:08 p.m., a black 2018 Toyota Highlander was traveling in the left lane on State Route 301 northbound, approaching the DE-71 overpass. For unknown reasons, the Toyota traveled into the grass median, where it went up an embankment, and went airborne. The Toyota ultimately landed in the right lane of DE-71 northbound, rolled over, and struck the jersey barrier before it came to rest in the right shoulder of DE-71.
The rear passenger of the Toyota was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name is being withheld until her family and relatives are notified.
The driver of the Toyota, a 62-year-old man, and the front passenger, a 55-year-old woman, both from Bronx, New York, were taken to an area hospital for serious injuries.
The roadway was closed for approximately 6 hours while the investigators examined the scene and cleared the roadway.
The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Master Corporal R. Kunicki by calling 302-365-8417. 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 you 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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