Delaware State Police are looking into a deadly overnight accident that claimed the life of a local man in Lewes early Sunday morning.
The fatal collision happened around 12:20 a.m. on April 26, 2026, when a Dodge Ram pickup truck was heading south on Wil King Road near Kendale Road. Authorities say the truck veered off the roadway for unknown reasons, went into a ditch, and flipped over before colliding with a tree.
The 27-year-old driver from Lewes was thrown from the vehicle because he wasn’t buckled in. Emergency responders rushed him to a nearby hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries. Police are holding off on releasing his identity while they notify his relatives.
The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to examine the circumstances surrounding the crash. Master Corporal R. Albert is asking anyone who saw what happened to call (302) 703-3266. Witnesses can also reach out through the Delaware State Police Facebook page or contact Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.
Families affected by sudden loss or crime can get help around the clock from the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and Delaware Victim Center. Support is available by calling 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461) or emailing [email protected].
