DOVER, DE – Delaware State Police are currently investigating a fatal crash that took place early Monday morning. An unidentified man died at the scene after losing control of his 2015 GMC Acadia on Bayside Drive, south of Leipsic Road, at around 3:56 AM.
The vehicle crossed the solid double yellow centerlines, exited off the left edge of the roadway, and struck a tree after traveling about 150 feet in an embankment.
The car caught fire after the impact, resulting in its overturn onto its passenger side. Bayside Drive was closed for roughly four hours for investigation and clearance.