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Fatal crash in Harrington leaves one man dead

Harrington, DE

A two-vehicle crash in Harrington resulted in the death of a 64-year-old man last night. The incident occurred when a Ford Fusion attempted to turn left onto Tower Hill Road while an Infiniti G37 was traveling southbound on South Dupont Highway.

The Ford entered the path of the Infiniti, which then struck the Ford’s right side. The impact caused the Ford to veer off the roadway and hit a utility pole.

The driver of the Ford was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His identity is being withheld pending notification of family.

The driver of the Infiniti, a 19-year-old man, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was also taken to the hospital.

The road was closed for approximately four and a half hours while the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit investigated.

The investigation is ongoing. Witnesses or anyone with relevant information is urged to contact Sergeant J. Wilson at (302) 698-8518.

Information can also be provided via a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

Victim Services resources are available 24 hours a day for those affected by the incident. A toll-free hotline can be accessed at 1-800-VICTIM-1.

Fatal crash in Middletown leaves one dead as suspect identified

Middletown, DE – An arrest warrant has been issued for Francisco Mendez-Peralta, a 38-year-old resident of Chestertown, Maryland, following a fatal crash last night. The incident involved an E-Bike and a Chevrolet Equinox.

On Tuesday at approximately 7:50 p.m., an E-Bike was traveling in the northbound lane of Middletown Warwick Road. A Chevrolet Equinox, also heading north, struck the E-Bike, ejecting the rider onto the roadway.

The Chevrolet fled the scene, and the E-Bike rider, a 62-year-old man from Middletown, was later flown to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead. His identity is being withheld pending notification of family members.

The road was closed for around three and a half hours as officials conducted an investigation. The Middletown Police Department utilized surveillance video to locate the Chevrolet.

The vehicle was found in a public alleyway near a residence in Chestertown. Mendez-Peralta was apprehended in Maryland and will face multiple felony charges upon his return to Delaware.

He is charged with leaving the scene of a collision resulting in death, failing to remain at the scene for police arrival, and failure to report a collision resulting in death.

The investigation remains ongoing. Witnesses or those with video footage are encouraged to contact Corporal K. Oakes at (302) 365-8483 or the Delaware State Police.

Support services are available for victims or witnesses of the crash through the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit at 1-800-VICTIM-1.

Fatal crash in Oxon Hill claims life of Virginia man

Oxon Hill, MD – A serious collision early Sunday morning has left one driver dead in Oxon Hill. Percell Jerome Veney Jr., 57, of Alexandria, Virginia, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The crash occurred at approximately 12:55 a.m. in the 6300 block of Oxon Hill Road. Preliminary investigations indicate Veney was traveling westbound when he crossed into the eastbound turn lane and collided with another vehicle.

The driver of the second vehicle, an adult female, was taken to a nearby hospital and remains in critical condition. The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is currently leading the investigation into the circumstances of the crash.

Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. Tips can also be submitted to Crime Solvers by visiting their website or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS.

Fatal crash leaves one man dead in Millsboro

Millsboro, DE A fatal crash occurred yesterday morning on Millsboro Highway. A Mazda CX-5 was stopped in the westbound lane, waiting to turn into a private driveway when an Oldsmobile Ciera attempted to pass the Mazda. The Oldsmobile swerved left and struck the Mazda, forcing it into a standing tree.

The driver of the Mazda, a 69-year-old woman from Millsboro, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was released from the hospital. Her passenger, a 73-year-old man from Millsboro, suffered serious injuries and died from those injuries on Friday.

The 34-year-old driver of the Oldsmobile was not injured. The roadway was closed for approximately two hours for the investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information can contact Master Corporal R. Albert at (302) 703-3266.

Fatal crash in Baltimore County leaves two dead

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — A fatal crash occurred in the early morning hours of Monday on Holly Neck Road, resulting in the deaths of two occupants. The Baltimore County Police Department’s Crash Team is investigating the incident that involved a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu.

At approximately 12:50 a.m., officers responded to reports of a single-vehicle crash in the 2200 block of Holly Neck Road. Through their investigation, detectives found that the vehicle was traveling west when it left the roadway and struck at least one tree.

The driver, identified as 18-year-old Austin Lautenschlager, and a rear passenger, 19-year-old David Santos III, were pronounced deceased at the scene.

Authorities have not released further details regarding the circumstances leading to the crash. The investigation remains ongoing, with detectives working to determine the full extent of the incident.

The Baltimore County Police Department is continuing to gather information regarding the crash. Updates will be provided as new information is made available.

This tragic incident highlights the ongoing risks associated with vehicle travel in the area.

Two young lives lost in a deadly collision illustrate the dangers drivers face on the roads.