Delaware State Police are continuing their investigation into a deadly collision that claimed the life of an elderly Maryland man in Felton over the weekend.
The tragic incident unfolded around 4:50 p.m. on May 10, 2026, when an 80-year-old driver from Goldsboro, Maryland was operating a Kia Sorento heading north along Sandtown Road near Willow Grove Road. According to initial findings from investigators, the vehicle was moving at excessive speed when the driver illegally overtook two other cars in an area where passing is prohibited. The driver then lost control while attempting to navigate a bend in the roadway.
The SUV veered off the western side of the road and collided with two empty commercial trucks and their trailers that were parked in an adjacent lot. The elderly motorist, who was not wearing a safety belt, sustained fatal injuries and was transported to a nearby medical facility where he passed away. Authorities are withholding his identity pending notification of relatives.
Traffic along the roadway was disrupted for roughly three hours as emergency responders worked to clear the accident scene and conduct their preliminary examination.
The case remains under active review by Delaware State Police Troop 3’s Collision Reconstruction Unit. Officials are requesting that anyone who observed the incident or possesses relevant information reach out to Master Corporal W. Booth at (302) 698-8451. Tips can also be submitted through private messages to the Delaware State Police Facebook page or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.
Those affected by crime or sudden loss can access support services around the clock through the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and Delaware Victim Center. The toll-free helpline is available at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461), and assistance can also be requested via email at [email protected].
