Newark – Delaware State Police are on the scene of a fatal motor vehicle crash involving a trash truck that occurred at approximately 6:13 a.m., Tuesday, October 27, 2020, on Route 273 in the area of South Harmony Road.

As a result of the crash, all lanes of westbound Route 273 are closed. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes of travel. The road closure is anticipated to be lengthy, with no estimated time for a re-opening.

For updated road closure information and traffic conditions log on to:

http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories

The investigation is in the early stages with further details being released as they become available.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Corporal/1 Jason Hatchell

Released: 102720 0718

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