Milton – The Delaware State Police are continuing to investigate a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:51 p.m., Saturday, February 8, 2020 on Coastal Hwy., in the area of Eagles Crest Rd., Milton.

The investigation has determined that a 2020 Toyota RAV 4, operated by a 75 year old Frederica man, was traveling in the right lane of southbound Coastal Hwy., north of Eagles Crest Rd. A 2015 Audi A3, operated by a 31 year old Newark man, was also traveling southbound on Coastal Hwy. in the right lane, following directly behind the Toyota. For an undetermined reason, the Audi failed to slow down as it approached the Toyota and struck it from behind. As a result of the impact the Toyota was forced off the west side of the roadway, where it overturned before coming to rest in a grassy area. The Audi also traveled off the west side of the roadway striking and proceeding through a chain link fence, before coming to a stop.

The driver of the Toyota, who was ejected from the vehicle, was pronounced deceased at the scene. A 69 year old female passenger in his vehicle was transported to Beebe Hospital with serious injuries. Identification of the victim is pending notification of next of kin.

The driver of the Audi was also transported to Beebe Hospital with serious injuries. Impairment is being deemed as a contributing factor in the crash on his behalf.

The investigation is active and ongoing with further details being released as they become available.

Southbound Coastal Hwy. was closed for approximately 4 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Cpl. K. Argo of the Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-644-5020.

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

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of 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 1800 VICTIM-1. (1800 842-8461).  You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@state.de.us. 

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:020920 0630

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