Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

State Police Investigating Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Harrington

Date Posted: Friday, March 13th, 2026

The Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred last night in Harrington.

On March 12, 2026, at approximately 7:05 p.m., a Nissan Pathfinder was traveling eastbound on Carpenters Bridge Road east of Jackson Ditch Road. The preliminary investigation revealed that the Pathfinder failed to negotiate a slight curve, ran off the north side of the roadway, and struck a tree.

The driver, a 27-year-old woman from Frederica, was taken to an area hospital where she died. Her name is being withheld until her family is notified.

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

The investigation is still ongoing by the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the crash or has any information to contact Master Corporal J. Lane at (302) 698-8457. 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 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.