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Fatal Crash in Newark Under Investigation by State Police

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November 7, 2024

 

Newark, DE – Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred on Tuesday night in Newark, resulting in one death.

On Tuesday, at approximately 9:57 p.m., a 2012 Infiniti G37 was traveling southbound on Salem Church Road, south of Arthurs Drive. The vehicle veered off the roadway, struck a culvert, and overturned multiple times before coming to rest in a driveway on the 700 block of Salem Church Road. Both the driver and the passenger were ejected during the crash, and the driver has yet to be identified.

The vehicle was occupied by a 31-year-old man and a 59-year-old man, both from Newark. The 59-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, with his identity being withheld until family notification. The 31-year-old sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital by EMS.

The investigation is ongoing, and the roadway was closed for about 5.5 hours for the scene assessment and clearance. Authorities request any witnesses to contact Master Corporal J. Forester or provide information via the Delaware State Police social media or Crime Stoppers hotline.

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