Delaware State Police are looking into a deadly collision that happened Saturday night in Harrington.
According to investigators, the incident took place on May 23, 2026, around 9:57 p.m. when a Nissan Altima was heading west on Sandbox Road near McCauley Pond Road. Initial findings show the vehicle was unable to make it through a moderate turn in the road, causing the driver to lose control and spin off the pavement. The car’s back right section collided with a large tree.
A 34-year-old Lincoln man who was driving without proper seat belt restraints died at the crash site. Authorities are not releasing his identity while they work to inform his relatives.
Traffic on the roadway was shut down for about three and a half hours as officials examined and cleaned up the crash scene.
The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to examine the case. Officials are requesting anyone who saw the incident or has relevant details to 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.
Anyone who has been affected by crime or sudden loss and requires support can contact the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and Delaware Victim Center, which provides assistance around the clock at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). The Victim Services Unit can also be reached via email at [email protected].
