Delaware State Police are looking into a deadly collision involving two vehicles that happened Thursday evening in Wilmington.
Authorities were called to Powder Mill Road close to Alapocas Drive around 10:20 p.m. on April 23, 2026, following reports of a crash. Initial findings show that a Saturn SC2 was driving southbound on Powder Mill Road in the right lane when a Dodge Charger, also heading south, came up behind it at speeds exceeding 120 mph. The Charger’s front end collided with the Saturn’s rear, causing the Saturn to spin out and hit a guardrail. Following the collision, the Charger traveled a short distance before veering into the northbound lanes and colliding directly with a tree.
The Charger’s operator, a 26-year-old Wilmington resident who was not using a seatbelt, was declared dead at the crash site. Authorities are withholding his identity pending family notification.
The Saturn’s operator, a 27-year-old Wilmington man, escaped without injuries.
Traffic was blocked for a considerable time as investigators examined and cleared the crash scene.
The investigation remains active under the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Witnesses or anyone with video footage of the incident should reach out to Master Corporal R. Kunicki at (302) 365-8417. Tips can also be submitted through private Facebook messages to the Delaware State Police or by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Crime victims, witnesses, or families dealing with sudden loss can access support through the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and Delaware Victim Center, available around the clock at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461) or via email at [email protected].
