GEORGETOWN, Del. — An 18-year-old Georgetown man has died nearly four weeks after suffering critical injuries in a violent single-vehicle crash that sent his car airborne and into a utility pole, Delaware State Police announced. The death has turned the May 1 collision into a fatal crash investigation.
The victim, Pablo Pineda Pindea, 18, of Georgetown, died on May 26 from injuries sustained in the crash, according to Delaware State Police.
Crash Began With Vehicle Traveling at High Speed
The collision occurred at approximately 11:45 a.m. on May 1 on Bethesda Road north of Avenue of Honor near Georgetown.
According to the preliminary investigation, a Honda Accord was traveling northbound on Bethesda Road at what investigators described as an apparent high rate of speed.
State Police said the vehicle lost control and left the east side of the roadway.
The Honda then struck a culvert ditch, causing it to become airborne.
Investigators said the vehicle subsequently collided with a utility pole and overturned.
Driver Ejected From Vehicle
The impact sequence resulted in the driver being ejected from the Honda.
Police said Pineda Pindea was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.
Emergency responders transported him to an area hospital with critical injuries.
Despite weeks of medical treatment, authorities said he succumbed to those injuries on May 26.
Key Points
• An 18-year-old Georgetown man died weeks after a serious crash on Bethesda Road.
• Delaware State Police said the Honda Accord was traveling at an apparent high rate of speed before losing control.
• The vehicle struck a culvert ditch, became airborne, hit a utility pole and overturned.
• The driver was ejected from the vehicle and later died from his injuries.
Investigation Remains Active
The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Investigators have not released additional information regarding contributing factors beyond the preliminary findings.
Authorities are asking anyone who witnessed the collision or has information related to the investigation to contact Master Corporal J. Smith at (302) 703-3267.
Tips can also be submitted through a private message to Delaware State Police on Facebook or anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.
Fatality Comes Nearly a Month Later
While the crash occurred on May 1, the victim’s death on May 26 underscores the severity of the injuries sustained during the collision.
The case remains under investigation as troopers work to complete the crash reconstruction and determine all factors that contributed to the incident.
As of Friday, no additional details had been released by Delaware State Police regarding the ongoing investigation.
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