Felton– Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6:02 p.m., Sunday, February 6, 2022, on Irish Hill Road west of Blaine Drive.

The initial investigation has determined a 2007 Hyundai Accent, operated by a 36-year-old Magnolia woman, was traveling eastbound on Irish Hill Road, west of Blaine Drive. At this time, a 2010 Toyota Corolla, operated by a 18-year-old Milford man, was traveling westbound on Irish Hill Road approaching the same location as the Hyundai. The Toyota was traveling directly behind a large pick-up truck as both vehicles approached.  The Toyota entered the eastbound travel lane attempting to legally pass the truck but pulled directly into the path of the Hyundai. Both vehicles attempted to avoid striking each other by exiting off the south edge of roadway, but the vehicles ultimately struck head-on as a result.  After impact both vehicles were forced in a southwesterly direction both rotating slightly clockwise, and came to rest in a field off of the roadway.

The 36-year-old Magnolia female operator of the Hyundai who was not properly restrained, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Identification of the victim is pending notification to the next of kin. There was one passenger inside of the Hyundai that was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The 18-year-old Milford male operator of the Toyota who was not properly restrained, was transported to BayHealth-Kent Campus where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased. Identification of the victim is pending notification to the next of kin. There were two passengers inside of the Toyota that was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The roadway was closed for approximately 3.5 hours while the investigation was completed, and the roadway was cleared.

The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information regarding the crash should contact Master Corporal Booth of the Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-698-8451. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppers.com

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of 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 1800 VICTIM-1. (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Jason Hatchell

Released: 020722 1128

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