Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

State Police Investigating Two-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Townsend

Date Posted: Monday, February 9th, 2026

Image of the intersection of Dupont Parkway and Summit Bridge Road

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

On February 8, 2026, at approximately 11:40 p.m., troopers responded to the intersection of Dupont Parkway and Summit Bridge Road for a reported crash. The preliminary investigation revealed a Nissan Altima was traveling in the right lane of southbound Dupont Parkway, approaching Summit Bridge Road. At the same time, a Toyota Sienna was traveling in the left turn lane of northbound Dupont Parkway, preparing to turn left onto Summit Bridge Road. For reasons currently being investigated, the Toyota turned left, and the front of the Nissan crashed into the front of the Toyota.

The front passenger of the Toyota, a 69-year-old woman from Magnolia, Delaware, was taken to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead.

The driver of the Toyota, a 43-year-old woman from Dover, Delaware, and the three remaining passengers were all taken to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the Nissan, a 50-year-old man from Townsend, was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries.

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

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Investigators ask anyone who witnessed the collision, or has video, to contact Sergent J. Jefferson at (302) 365-8484. 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.