Laurel, DE – Delaware State Police have launched an investigation into a single-vehicle fatal crash that took place yesterday evening west of Laurel. The incident occurred at around 6:48 p.m. when a Chevrolet Trailblazer was traveling westbound on Sharptown Road at a high speed before veering off the road, striking a drainage ditch, and overturning after crashing into a utility pole.
The driver of the vehicle, a 27-year-old man from Bloxom, Virginia, was pronounced dead at the crash scene, while the passenger was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition. Their identity remains undisclosed pending family notification. The roadway was closed for about four hours while authorities inspected the scene and cleared the area.
Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit is actively investigating the crash and urges any eyewitnesses to come forward with information by contacting Master Corporal K. Argo at (302) 703-3264. Valuable details can also be shared by reaching out to the Delaware State Police or Delaware Crime Stoppers. If individuals require support or information on victim services, the Delaware Victim Center is available 24/7 via a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 or email.