Bear teen identified in fatal newark crash
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Bear teen identified in fatal Newark crash

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July 21, 2026
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State police continue investigating the two-vehicle collision.

NEWARK, Del. — Delaware State Police have identified the teenager who died in a two-vehicle crash Saturday night in Newark as 17-year-old Bryan Flores of Bear.

The Delaware State Police said Bryan Flores died as a result of the crash, which remains under investigation by the Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit.

Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the collision or has video related to the crash to contact Sgt. J. Jefferson at (302) 365-8484.

Information can also be submitted through a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.

State police have not released additional information about the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Key Points

  • Delaware State Police identified the victim as 17-year-old Bryan Flores of Bear.
  • Flores died in a two-vehicle crash Saturday night in Newark.
  • Investigators are seeking witnesses and video related to the collision.
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