Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

State Police Investigating Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash in Newark

Date Posted: Tuesday, March 4th, 2025

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The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred this morning in Newark that left one man dead.

On March 4, 2025, at approximately 6:19 a.m., a 2013 Honda CR-V was stopped in the left turn lane on Christiana Road westbound, west of Browns Lane, attempting to turn left into University Plaza. At the same time, a 2018 Honda Pilot was traveling in the right lane of Christiana Road eastbound, east of Chapman Road. For reasons under investigation, the CR-V proceeded to turn left and entered directly into the Pilot’s path of travel. As a result, the front of the Pilot collided with the right side of the CR-V in the eastbound lanes of Christiana Road.

The driver of the CR-V, an 84-year-old man from Newark, Delaware, was transported to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. His name is being withheld until his family and relatives are notified.

The driver of the Pilot, a 46-year-old woman from Elkton, Maryland, was taken to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The Pilot’s passengers, a 15-year-old female and an 8-year-old female, were also taken to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

The roadway was closed for approximately 3 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared the roadway.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Trooper First Class N. DiPrima by calling 302-365-8447. 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.