The Delaware State Police continues to investigate a Newark area crash that occurred Saturday afternoon after 91-year-old William Blevins of Newark, Delaware, died from injuries sustained in the crash.
On May 10, 2025, at approximately 4:31 p.m., a gray 2013 RAM 150 was traveling southbound on Sunset Lake Road, north of Broadleaf Drive in Newark. The preliminary investigation indicates that at the same time, a brown 2017 Honda Accord was possibly traveling southbound on Sunset Lake Road, in front of the RAM. For reasons under investigation, the Honda allegedly attempted to make a wide U-turn towards the northbound lane of Sunset Lake Road. As a result, the Honda entered the RAM”s path of travel as it was making the left turn, and the 2 vehicles collided.
The driver of the Honda, identified as William Blevins, was taken to an area hospital for serious injuries. On May 12, 2025, Blevins died from injuries sustained in the crash. His family and relatives were notified.
The driver of the RAM, a 60-year-old man from Bear, Delaware, was not injured.
Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked to contact Sergeant J. Jefferson 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 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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