DELAWARE STATE POLICE INVESTIGATING FATAL CRASH NEAR GEORGETOWN

Georgetown, DE - Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred near Georgetown yesterday that left one man dead.

On October 10, 2024, at approximately 2:33 p.m., a Peterbilt 567 roll-off container truck was traveling westbound on Hardscrabble Road approaching Landfill Lane. At the same time, a Nissan Sentra was traveling eastbound on Hardscrabble Road approaching Landfill Lane.

The preliminary investigation revealed, the Peterbilt initiated a left turn for Landfill Lane, into the Sentra's path of travel. As a result, the Sentra attempted to swerve to the right, however the front of the Sentra hit the front left side of the Peterbilt.

The driver of the Sentra, a 20-year-old man from Georgetown, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital where he died. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The driver of the Peterbilt, a 30-year-old man from Seaford, Delaware, was not injured.

The Hardscrabble Road was closed for approximately 4 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Master Corporal R. Albert by calling (302) 703-3266.

Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

Source: Delaware State Police Press Release