Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision on southbound South DuPont Hwy (US 13), Harrington.
On April 27, 2022, at approximately 10:24 a.m., a 2017 Kentworth Truck Tractor pulling a 2014 Wilson Trailer was stopped in the left turn lane median crossover on US 13 northbound, preparing to turn left across southbound US 13 onto westbound Tower Hill Rd. At the same time, a 2002 Volkswagen Jetta was traveling southbound in the left lane of US 13, approaching the intersection with Tower Hill Rd. The truck driver failed to remain stopped and proceeded across the southbound lanes and into the path of the Jetta, resulting in the Jetta striking the right rear tandem wheels of the trailer.
A 65-year-old Townsend man was driving the truck and was not injured in the collision.
An 18-year-old Dover man was driving the Jetta. He was transported by helicopter to an area hospital. At the time of this release, the status of his injuries is unknown.
An 18-year-old Millsboro woman was seated in the front passenger seat of the Jetta. Unfortunately, due to injuries sustained during the crash, she was pronounced deceased at the scene. Identification is pending notification to next of kin.
The roadway was closed for approximately 4 hours as the crash was investigated and the roadway was cleared.
The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this collision. Anyone who witnessed this collision or may have surveillance footage in the area is asked to contact Sgt. John Wheatley by calling 302-698-8518. Information may also be provided by sending a Private Facebook Message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.
Traffic Advisory Road Closure- Southbound South DuPont Hwy at Tower Hill Road (Harrington)
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Presented by Public Information Officer, Sergeant Heather Pepper
Released: 042722 1448
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