Newark – The Delaware State Police are continuing to investigate a fatal crash involving a single vehicle that occurred at approximately 1:01 p.m., Friday, October 26, 2018 on E. Chestnut Hill Rd. (DE Rt. 4) in the area of Marrows Rd.

The investigation has determined that a 2006 Mazda M3 operated by a 64 year old Wilmington man was traveling eastbound on E. Chestnut Hill Rd., east of Marrows Rd., when the vehicle drifted off the right side of the road and struck a traffic signal pole. After impacting the pole the vehicle continued in a south-easterly direction striking a concrete curb before veering left, eventually coming to rest partially in the left lane of E. Chestnut Hill Rd. and the center grass median.

The victim was transported to the Christiana Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. It was determined that there were no significant traumatic injuries suffered and that an undetermined medical event was the contributing factor in the crash. Identification of the victim is pending notification of next of kin.

The eastbound lanes of E. Chestnut Hill Rd. were closed for approximately 1 hour 45 minutes while the scene was investigated and cleared.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

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