The Delaware State Police are investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Wednesday night in Lincoln.
On October 28, 2026, at approximately 10:20 p.m., a Ford F-150 was traveling northbound on Dupont Boulevard approaching Johnson Road. At the same time, a Chevrolet Cavalier was traveling westbound on Johnson Road approaching Dupont Boulevard. The preliminary investigation revealed that the F-150 failed to stop at the red light. As a result, the front of the F-150 struck the driver’s side of the Cavalier.
The driver of the Cavalier, a 19-year-old man from Ellendale, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. On October 29, 2026, he died from his injuries.
The driver of the F-150, a 22-year-old man from Georgetown, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The roadway was closed for an extended time while the scene was investigated and cleared.
The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the collision, or has related video, to contact Master Corporal K. Argo by calling (302) 703-3264. 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.