Wilmington – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing to investigate a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred on Tuesday night, November 26, 2019, at approximately 6:18 p.m., on southbound Concord Pike (US 202) north of Powder Mill Rd.

The initial investigation has determined that a 2015 Lexus RC350, operated by a 35 year old male from Wilmington, Delaware, was approaching the intersection of Powder Mill Rd. on southbound Rt. 202 when it left the roadway for an unknown reason and struck a light pole. The Lexus reentered the roadway and made a second impact with the left rear of a 2005 Mazda 3, operated by a 22 year old Wilmington man that was stopped in the center right lane of the intersection for a red traffic light. The Lexus continued traveling and made a third impact with the right side of a 2019 Volvo tractor trailer, operated by a 37 year old male from Reading, PA, who was also stopped for the red traffic light at the intersection. The Lexus came to a stop partially lodged underneath of the trailer.

The operators of the Mazda and Volvo tractor trailer were properly restrained and did not sustain any injuries as a result of the collision.

The 35 year old operator of the Lexus who was properly restrained, was transported to Christiana Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Speed does not appear to be a contributing factor at this time, impairment on his behalf is undetermined. Identification of the victim is pending notification of next of kin.

All lanes of US Route 202 southbound were closed north of Powder Mill Rd. for approximately 5 hours while the crash was investigated.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Cpl. J. Breen of the Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-365-8486.

Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com

Click on the following link to view the original release:*TRAFFIC ADVISORY* Troopers Investigating Serious Crash Involving Tractor Trailer – Concord Pike Southbound Closed at Murphy Rd.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Corporal/1 Jason Hatchell
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