State Police Investigating Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Felton

Date Posted: Tuesday, October 27th, 2026

The Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Tuesday morning in Felton.

On October 27, 2026, at approximately 3:45 a.m., a Chevrolet Silverado was traveling westbound on Spectrum Farms Road east of Spider Web Road. The preliminary investigation revealed that the Silverado left the south side of the road, entered a deep ditch, and struck a tree.

The driver, a 63-year-old man from Felton, Delaware, who was not properly restrained, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The roadway was closed for approximately 3 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 or has information about the crash to contact Master Corporal W. Booth by calling (302) 698-8451. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at (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.

Print to PDF