59-year-old killed in Smyrna crash

Charlie Dwyer

SMYRNA, DE – A 59-year-old man was killed in a motor vehicle crash on South Dupont Boulevard in Smyrna on Tuesday. Police reported the crash at 2:17 pm.

According to a police report, “A 2002 Ford Ranger, was traveling northbound on South DuPont Boulevard (Route 13) approaching Twin Willows Road. As the Ford proceeded northbound, it began to drift off the east edge of the roadway. The Ford left the roadway just north of the intersection with Twin Willows Road and its front right struck a tree.”

 After impact, the Ford rotated clockwise, sliding a short distance before overturning.

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The 59-year-old driver was pronounced dead at the scene. A 22-year-old passenger was flown to a local hospital for treatment of serious injuries.


The identity of the victims were not immediately released.


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