Bridgeville- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash involving a single vehicle that occurred last evening.

The incident occurred on October 9, 2019 at approximately 6:40 p.m., when a 2018 Dodge Caravan was traveling southbound on Sussex Highway (US 13), north of Newton Road (US 404).  For unknown reasons, the operator of the Caravan crossed over the median and both northbound lanes of US 13, before exiting the edge of the roadway.  The Caravan continued off the roadway until the front end ultimately struck a standing tree.

The operator, identified as 62-year-old Keith B .Kennedy, of Laurel, DE was properly restrained and transported to the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.

The crash continues to remain under investigation by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 101019 0935

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