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Fatal Collision in Middletown Under Police Investigation

Fatal Collision in Middletown Under Police Investigation

**Middletown, DE** – Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Friday in Middletown.

On Friday, at approximately 8:09 p.m., a Toyota Prius and a Ford Mustang collided on Dupont Parkway (US-13), just north of Marl Pit Road. The Prius was traveling northbound while the Mustang was heading southbound, leading to a near head-on collision impacting their front left sides.

The driver of the Toyota Prius, a 58-year-old man from Bear, Delaware, was taken to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. His identity is being withheld pending family notification. A 24-year-old passenger from Smyrna, Delaware, in the Ford Mustang, and the Mustang’s driver, a 20-year-old from Hartly, Delaware, were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries; the driver has been released.

The crash resulted in a five-hour closure for investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit. The investigation continues, and witnesses or anyone with information is encouraged to contact Master Corporal R. Kunicki at (302) 365-8417, or contact Delaware Crime Stoppers. Additionally

Middletown Man Arrested for New Castle Carjacking

Middletown Man Arrested in New Castle Carjacking Incident

**New Castle, DE** – The Delaware State Police have detained Antoine Carter, a 41-year-old resident of Middletown, following a carjacking incident at a Dash-In convenience store.

On Monday, approximately 3:34 p.m., troopers responded to a carjacking report at the Dash-In on 154 N. Dupont Highway, New Castle. Their investigation revealed that the 37-year-old victim had been followed by a friend to the parking lot. The friend, identified as Antoine Carter, allegedly attacked the victim by punching her through the open car window and forcefully removing her from the vehicle.

Carter then drove off in the victim’s Chevrolet Impala but returned to the Dash-In shortly thereafter. Once back at the location, troopers took Carter into custody without further incident.

He was transported to Troop 2 and charged with Robbery 1st Degree, a felony. Following his arraignment at Justice of the Peace Court 11, he was committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $20,000 secured bond.