Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

State Police Arrest Lewes Man for Vehicular Assault and DUI Following Harbeson Crash

Date Posted: Monday, November 3rd, 2025

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Delaware State Police arrested 64-year-old Timothy Wolak, of Lewes, Delaware, for vehicular assault, DUI, and related charges following a three-vehicle crash that occurred in Harbeson on Friday.

On October 31, 2025, at approximately 3:45 p.m., troopers responded to a collision on Hollymount Road, near Scottie Run. The preliminary investigation revealed that a Cadillac CT4 was traveling eastbound on Hollymount Road, near Scottie Run. At the same time, a Dodge Durango, followed by a Dodge Charger, were both traveling westbound on Hollymount Road, near Scottie Run. The Cadillac crossed over the center line, entering the westbound lane. As a result, the Cadillac sideswiped the Durango then struck the front of the Charger.

Troopers contacted Timothy Wolak, identified as the driver of the Cadillac. While speaking with him, troopers saw several signs of impairment. Wolak was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries.

The driver of the Charger, a 26-year-old woman from Laurel, Delaware, was flown by the Delaware State Police Aviation Section to an area hospital with serious injuries.

The driver of the Durango, a 32-year-old woman from Georgetown, Delaware, did not report any injuries.

The roadway was closed for approximately one hour while the scene was investigated and cleared.

Troopers responded to the hospital where Wolak showed additional signs of impairment, and a blood search warrant was obtained.

After being released from the hospital, Wolak turned himself in at Troop 7 on November 3, 2025. He was charged with the below listed offenses, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3, and released on a $3,101 unsecured bond.