Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

State Police Investigating Fatal Two-Vehicle Head-On Crash in Hockessin

Date Posted: Wednesday, March 11th, 2026

Image of Lancaster Pike south of Mc Govern Road

The Delaware State Police is investigating a fatal two-vehicle head-on crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon in Hockessin.

On March 10, 2026, at approximately 1:30 p.m., a Chevrolet Silverado was traveling southbound on Lancaster Pike, south of Mc Govern Road. At the same time, a Hyundai Sonata was traveling northbound on Lancaster Pike, south of Mc Govern Road. For reasons currently being investigated, the Hyundai crossed over the double yellow line and crashed head-on into the Chevrolet.

The driver of the Hyundai, a 65-year-old man from Landenberg, Pennsylvania, was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The driver of the Chevrolet, a 79-year-old man from Hockessin, Delaware, was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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

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 D. McKenna at (302) 365-8486. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or has lost a loved one to a sudden death and needs 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.