State Police Investigating Single-Vehicle Fatal Collision in Milton

Date Posted: Sunday, October 13th, 2024

Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred early this morning in Milton.

On October 13, 2024, at approximately 12:13 a.m., a 66-year-old Lewes man was driving eastbound on Stockley Road, west of Beaver Dam Road, in a Toyota Corolla. A preliminary investigation suggests the vehicle was traveling at a high speed when, for unknown reasons, it veered off the south side of the road. The vehicle struck a mailbox in the 29000 block of Stockley Road, continued through the front yard of a residence, and ultimately crashed into a tree.

The driver, who was not properly seat-belted, was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is being withheld until his family is notified.

Stockley Road was closed for approximately two and a half hours while the Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit investigated the crash and cleared the roadway.

The investigation is ongoing, and troopers are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact Senior Corporal J. Smith at (302) 703-3267. 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.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime, or you have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at [email protected].

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