The Delaware State Police are investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred early this morning in Middletown that left one man and one woman dead.
On August 18, 2024, at approximately 12:30 a.m., a blue 2022 Honda Civic was traveling in the left southbound lane of Dupont Parkway, approaching the intersection with Harris Road. At the same time, a black 2015 Jeep Wrangler was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of Dupont Parkway, in the Honda’s path of travel. As a result, the front of the Jeep struck the front of the Honda in the left southbound lane of Dupont Parkway, north of Harris Road.
The driver of the Honda, a 62-year-old man, and the Honda’s passenger, a 51-year-old woman, both from Smyrna, Delaware, were pronounced dead at the scene. Their names are being withheld until their family and relatives are notified.
The driver of the Jeep, a 28-year-old woman from Massey, Maryland, was taken by ambulance to an area hospital for critical injuries.
The roadway was closed for approximately 4 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.
The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Master Corporal J. Forester by calling 302-365-8485. 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.