State Police Investigating Two-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Wilmington

Date Posted: Friday, April 24th, 2026

The Delaware State Police is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Thursday night in Wilmington.

On April 23, 2026, at approximately 10:20 p.m., troopers responded to Powder Mill Road near Alapocas Drive, in Wilmington, for a report of a crash. The preliminary investigation revealed a Saturn SC2 was traveling in the right lane of southbound Powder Mill Road, south of Alapocas Drive. A Dodge Charger was traveling in the same direction, approaching the Saturn at over 120 miles per hour. The front of the Dodge struck the rear of the Saturn causing it to spin and crash into a guardrail. After the initial impact with the Saturn, the Dodge continued for a short distance before crossing over the northbound travel lanes then crashing head-on into a tree.

The driver the Dodge, a 26-year-old man from Wilmington, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The Saturn’s driver, a 27-year-old man from Wilmington, was not injured.

The roadway was closed for an extended period of time while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Anyone who witnessed or has video of the crash is asked to contact Master Corporal R. Kunicki at (302) 365-8417. 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.