State Police Investigating Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Middletown

Date Posted: Friday, October 10th, 2025

Google Maps screenshot of crash location.

Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred today in Middletown.

On October 10, 2025, at approximately 7:19 a.m., a Buick LaCrosse was traveling northbound on Summit Bridge Road, approaching Old Summit Bridge Road. For reasons still under investigation, the Buick left the east side of the roadway and struck a telephone pole.

The driver, a 27-year-old man from Middletown, Delaware, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information to contact Corporal K. Oakes at (302) 365-8483. 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.