Delaware State Police are looking into a deadly single-vehicle accident that took place early Friday morning along Hastings Farm Road in Seaford.
At around 6:40 a.m. on July 10, 2026, a Hyundai Veloster was heading south on Hastings Farm Road, north of Coverdale Road, at what appeared to be a high rate of speed. For reasons that have not yet been determined, the vehicle veered off the east side of the road, hit a chain link fence, struck a parked vehicle sitting in a private driveway, flipped over, and then collided with a tree.
The man behind the wheel — a 25-year-old Seaford resident — was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is being withheld at this time until his next of kin can be notified.
The road was shut down for an extended period while troopers worked the scene and cleared the area.
The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit has taken over the investigation. Anyone who witnessed the crash or who may have video of the incident is urged to reach out to Master Corporal J. Smith at (302) 703-3267. Tips can also be submitted through a private message to the Delaware State Police on Facebook, or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Anyone affected by this incident who needs emotional support or resources can contact the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and Delaware Victim Center around the clock at their toll-free number: 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You can also reach the Victim Services Unit by email at [email protected].
