Felton– Delaware State Police is investigating a single fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred late Tuesday night.

On February 23, 2021, at approximately 11:00 p.m., a 2003 Honda Accord was traveling southbound on Canterbury Road south of Roesville Road, approaching the Coursey Pond boat ramp.  The 29-year-old male operator of Ellendale failed to negotiate the curve in the roadway and lost control of the vehicle.  The Honda crossed over the northbound lane and shoulder, exited the east edge of the road, and drove in an uncontrolled manner through a grassy embankment and over several driveway entrances. The vehicle steered back towards Canterbury Road before it began to roll several times and came to rest on Canterbury Road on its roof.

The 29-year-old male operator was pronounced deceased at the scene. Identification is pending notification to next of kin.

Canterbury Road was closed for approximately 4 hours while the investigation was completed, and the roadway was cleared.

This accident is being investigated by the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone with information regarding this collision should contact Sgt. J. Wheatley by calling 302-698-8451. 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. (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@state.de.us.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 022421 1059

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