Delaware State Police are conducting an investigation into a deadly workplace incident that claimed the life of one man at a Bridgeville agricultural facility on Friday.
Emergency responders rushed to Evans Farms on Redden Road around 4:50 p.m. on April 10, 2026, following reports that two workers had become trapped inside a grain storage tank. Fire departments from both Delaware and Maryland worked together in extensive rescue operations to free the men from the corn-filled container.
A 20-year-old Bridgeville resident was successfully extracted and transported to a local medical facility where he is being treated for injuries that are not considered life-threatening. Tragically, a 66-year-old man, also from Bridgeville, was found deceased at the location. Authorities are withholding his identity pending family notification.
The Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit has taken over the case due to the circumstances surrounding the incident. Initial findings indicate both workers had entered the grain storage facility to address a blocked auger mechanism that had become jammed with corn. During their work inside the tank, corn material from an upper section shifted and buried the men, creating the dangerous entrapment situation.
Individuals affected by crime or sudden loss can access support through the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and Delaware Victim Center, which provides round-the-clock assistance via their hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (800-842-8461). Support services are also available by contacting [email protected].
