Delaware State Police
News Release

Millville-The Delaware State Police are releasing the following information regarding a fatal vehicle crash reported yesterday. The operator has been positively identified as Mark T. Mudry, 49, of Ocean View, Delaware. The crash remains under investigation.

Early Morning Fatal Crash Sets Millville Business Ablaze

Released-Sunday, February 3, 2008

Millville- On Sunday, February 3, 2008 at approximately 1:20 a.m., the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) responded to 524 Atlantic Avenue (SR 26) to investigate a fatal crash involving one vehicle and a building known as the Millville Peddler.

Upon arrival investigators learned a 1997 Chevrolet Lumina was traveling westbound on Atlantic Avenue when it traveled off the north edge of the road and struck a mailbox.  After hitting the mailbox, the Lumina veered left out of control and crossed Atlantic Avenue exiting the south edge of the road.

After exiting the south edge of the road, the Lumina struck a utility pole with its’ left side and continued eastbound on Atlantic Avenue crashing into the Millville Peddler.  The Lumina and the structure caught fire. 

The Millville Fire Dept. responded and found the deceased male driver inside the Lumina. It’s unknown if the operator was wearing a seatbelt.  Alcohol involvement is unknown. The body was burned beyond recognition and turned over to the Medical Examiners Office for identification purposes. 

The name of the deceased will be released as soon as official identification by the Medical Examiners Office can be made and next of kin are notified.