State Police Investigating Single-Car Fatal Crash

The Delaware State Police are investigating a single-car crash that occurred yesterday evening in Frederica that left one man dead.

On May 3, 2023, at approximately 6:40 p.m., a green 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis was traveling at a high rate of speed south on Jackson Street south of Front Street in the town limits of Frederica. The Mercury reached the southern end of Jackson Street, which is blocked by a row of trees. The Mercury did not slow down as it continued south off Jackson Street, where it struck a set of trees and came to a stop.

The driver of the Grand Marquis, a 40-year-old man from Frederica, Delaware, was not wearing his seat belt. He sustained critical injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family and relatives are notified.

No other vehicles were involved in this collision. Jackson Street was closed for approximately three hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

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The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Master Corporal W. Booth by calling 302-698-8451. Information may also be provided by sending a Private Facebook Message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need 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 at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.


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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 050423  1037

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