Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William Crotty

State Police Investigating Fatal Crash in Delmar

Date Posted: Saturday, July 13th, 2024

Google map image of intersection at Providence Church Rd and Delmar Rd

The Delaware State Police are investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred last night in Delmar that left one man dead.

On July 12, 2024, at approximately 9:30 p.m., a 1996 Subaru Outback was traveling southbound on Providence Church Road, approaching the intersection of Delmar Road. At the same time, a 2017 Nissan Rogue was traveling westbound on Delmar Road, approaching the intersection of Providence Church Road. The Subaru did not stop at the stop sign and entered the westbound lane of Delmar Road. As a result, the left front of the Nissan struck the left front of the Subaru in the westbound lane of Delmar Road.

The 48-year-old driver of the Subaru, a man from Salisbury, Maryland, was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family and relatives are notified.

The 40-year-old driver of the Nissan, a woman from Laurel, Delaware and three children passengers, sustained minor non-life-threatening injuries.

The roadway was temporarily closed for approximately 3 hours while investigators examined the scene and the roadway to be cleared.

Screenshot of traffic advisory post - ⚠️Traffic Advisory - Sussex County⚠️ Delmar Road at Providence Church Road is closed due to a serious crash. Please seek alternate routes of travel to avoid delays.

Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Master Corporal K. Argo at (302) 703-3264. 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 you 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.