Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred in Newark on Friday afternoon that left one man dead.
On August 22, 2025, at approximately 3:23 p.m., a maroon Chevrolet Trax was traveling northbound on Bear Christiana Road and was in the left turn lane at the intersection of Freedom Road. At the same time, a black BMW 335 was traveling southbound in the right lane of Bear Christiana Road, approaching Freedom Road. The BMW was seen racing another unknown vehicle at a high rate of speed as it approached the intersection of Freedom Road while the Chevrolet began to make the left turn towards Freedom Road. As a result, the front of the BMW struck the front right side of the Chevrolet.
The driver of the Chevrolet, a 75-year-old man from Newark, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital where he died. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.
The driver of the BMW, a 49-year-old man, from Newark, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries.
Bear Christiana Road was closed for approximately 3.5 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.
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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