Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

State Police Investigating Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash Near Farmington

Date Posted: Sunday, July 6th, 2025

Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred early this morning near Farmington.

On July 6, 2025, at approximately 1:00 a.m., a GMC Sierra pickup truck was traveling southbound on Shawnee Road, just south of Breezy Meadow Lane, at what appeared to be a high rate of speed. For reasons still under investigation, the truck veered off the east side of the roadway, striking a tree with the left rear side of the vehicle. The truck then continued south and crashed head-on with a second tree.

The driver, a 21-year-old man from Greenwood, was not properly restrained at the time of the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

Shawnee Road was partially closed for approximately three and a half hours while members of the Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit investigated the crash and cleared the roadway.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked to contact Senior Corporal J. Smith at (302) 703-3267. 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.