Wilmington– The Delaware State Police are investigating a double fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred last evening.

The incident occurred on September 18, 2020, at approximately 9:08 p.m., when a 2000 Chevrolet Blazer was traveling westbound on Kirkwood Highway (Rt.2) east of Rt. 41, and crossed over the median into the eastbound lanes of Kirkwood Highway. The Blazer drove directly into the path of a 2018 Jeep Renegade that was traveling in the center lane of eastbound Kirkwood Highway. The Blazer struck the front of the Jeep for a head-on collision. Both operators had to be extricated from their vehicles as a result of the crash.

The operator of the Blazer, a 52 year-old male from Bear, DE was properly restrained and transported to Christiana Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

The operator of the Jeep, a 62 year-old female from of Wilmington, DE was properly restrained and transported to Christiana Hospital where she was pronounced deceased

Both names are being withheld at this time pending the notifications of next of kin.

Eastbound Kirkwood Highway was closed for approximately 4 hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information regarding the crash should contact Det. Calio of the Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-365-8483.

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, Corporal/1 Jason Hatchell

Released: 091920 0854

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