Police lights during police investigation.
Police lights during police investigation.

Fatal crash in Milford claims life of Pennsylvania man

MILFORD, Del. — Delaware State Police have identified the man killed in Friday’s four-vehicle crash in Milford as 71-year-old Peter Surdo of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.

The collision occurred Friday and remains under investigation. Police have not yet released additional details about the cause of the crash or the involvement of the other vehicles.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact Sergeant A. Mitchell at (302) 703-3269, send a private message to the Delaware State Police Facebook page, or reach out to Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

Support services are available through the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit by calling 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461) or emailing DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.

Chris Quigley

Chris Quigley

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