Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William Crotty

Update – Victim Identified State Police Investigating Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Felton

Date Posted: Thursday, September 19th, 2024

Photo of DSP patrol vehicle in the background with the Fatal Crash Investigation headline

The Delaware State Police have identified 14-year-old Gabriel Whitley of Felton, Delaware, as the teenager who died in the single-vehicle fatal crash on September 17, 2024.

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash or might have more information to contact Master Corporal J. Lane by calling (302) 698-8457. 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.