Delaware State Police continue their investigation into a deadly crash that claimed the life of a Laurel man during the early morning hours on Saturday.
According to authorities, the fatal accident happened around 2:25 a.m. on February 28, 2026, when a Chevrolet S10 pickup truck was heading west on Laurel Road near Curley Road in Laurel. Police say the vehicle was unable to navigate a gentle bend in the road and veered off the southern side of the roadway. The truck then plunged into a deep drainage ditch, collided with a tree, and flipped over completely.
The 26-year-old driver from Laurel was not buckled in at the time of the crash and died at the scene, police reported. Authorities are withholding the victim’s identity pending notification of his relatives.
The crash forced officials to shut down the roadway for about three hours while investigators conducted their preliminary examination of the scene.
Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to examine the circumstances surrounding the crash. Investigators are seeking help from the public and ask anyone who saw the accident or has relevant information to reach out to Master Corporal K. Argo at (302) 703-3264. Tips can also be submitted through private message to the Delaware State Police Facebook page or by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Those 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 (1-800-842-8461). The unit can also be reached by email at [email protected].
