The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred this morning in Newark that left one man dead.
On March 18, 2025, at approximately 7:15 a.m., a blue 2004 Honda Accord was traveling at an apparent high rate of speed northbound on Sunset Lake Road (SR-72), south of Reybold Road. For reasons under investigation, the Honda went off the right side of the roadway, where it struck a ditch and several trees.
The driver of the Honda, a 23-year-old man from Newark, Delaware, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family and relatives are notified.
The roadway was closed for approximately 4.5 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.
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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