Delaware State Police are working to determine what caused a deadly head-on collision that took the life of a Pennsylvania man Tuesday afternoon in Hockessin.
The crash happened around 1:30 p.m. on March 10, 2026, along Lancaster Pike just south of Mc Govern Road. According to investigators, a Hyundai Sonata heading north veered across the center line and slammed directly into an oncoming Chevrolet Silverado traveling south.
The Hyundai’s driver, a 65-year-old Landenberg, Pennsylvania resident, was rushed to a nearby hospital where he died from his injuries. Authorities are not releasing his identity until relatives have been contacted.
The Silverado’s operator, a 79-year-old Hockessin man, was also hospitalized but is expected to recover from injuries that are not considered life-threatening.
Traffic was diverted from the area for roughly three hours as emergency crews responded and investigators documented the scene.
The case remains under active investigation by Delaware State Police Troop 2’s Collision Reconstruction Unit. Authorities are asking anyone who saw the crash happen or has information that could help investigators to reach out to Corporal D. McKenna at (302) 365-8486. Tips can also be shared through private messages to Delaware State Police on Facebook or by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Those affected by sudden loss or crime-related trauma can access support services around the clock through the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and Delaware Victim Center. The free helpline is available at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461), and assistance can also be requested via email at [email protected].
