Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

State Police Investigating Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Georgetown

Date Posted: Saturday, August 30th, 2025

Google Maps screenshot of the area of the collision

Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on earlier this month in Georgetown.

On August 19, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., a Honda Pilot was traveling eastbound on Hardscrabble Road, east of Tyndall Road. For reasons under investigation, the Honda left the roadway and entered into a ditch. The Honda traveled along the ditch, struck a tree, causing it to overturn several times before striking a second tree.

The driver, 29-year-old Marco Lobos-Simaj, of Georgetown, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital with critical injuries. On August 27, 2025, he died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash.

Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked to contact Sergeant A. Mitchell at (302) 703-3269. 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.