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Fatal Crash in Newark Under Investigation by State Police
Fatal Crash in Newark Under Investigation by State Police
**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.
Fatal Crash in Upper Marlboro Under Investigation
Fatal Crash in Upper Marlboro Under Investigation
**Upper Marlboro, MD** – Authorities in Prince George’s County are investigating a fatal crash that took place on Wednesday evening along Largo Center Drive. The incident involved two vehicles and resulted in the death of 57-year-old Monica Wilson of Springdale, MD.
Police were called to the scene at approximately 5:10 p.m. after receiving a report of the collision. Upon arrival, they found Wilson with critical injuries, and she was pronounced dead shortly thereafter at a hospital. The other driver involved sustained injuries but they are not life-threatening. Witnesses report that two passengers from the second vehicle fled the scene.
Initial investigations indicate that Wilson was driving north on Largo Center Drive while the second vehicle was heading south. For reasons currently under investigation, the second vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and collided head-on with Wilson’s car.
Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding the crash to contact the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. People can also reach out anonymously via the Crime Solvers hotline at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or through the “P3 Tips” mobile app. Reference case number 24-0063161
