Smyrna

Fatal Accident Investigation Underway in Smyrna

Fatal Accident Investigation Underway in Smyrna

**Smyrna, DE** – The Delaware State Police are looking into a fatal single-vehicle accident that happened Sunday morning in Smyrna.

Around 9:38 a.m. on Sunday, a 1995 Freightliner dump truck was driving southbound on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. A blown tire led the truck off the roadway near the East Commerce Street overpass, where it hit a berm and overturned.

The truck’s driver, a 63-year-old Magnolia, Delaware resident, was taken to a local hospital and later pronounced dead. Authorities are withholding his identity pending family notification.

The investigation closed the roadway for four hours on Sunday. Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to examine the incident, and witnesses are encouraged to contact Master Corporal W. Booth at 302-698-8451 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

Smyrna Man Arrested on Gun and Drug Charges

Smyrna Man Arrested on Gun and Drug Charges

**Smyrna, DE** – Delaware State Police arrested Nasir Wayman, 25, from Smyrna, Delaware, on felony gun and drug charges in Smyrna.

Earlier this month, the Kent County Governor’s Task Force initiated an investigation into Wayman concerning illegal narcotics distribution. During the investigation, it was found that Wayman also had a capias warrant for his arrest. On Monday, at around 7:30 p.m., detectives spotted a Kia Optima driven by Wayman entering the ACME parking lot on East Glenwood Avenue.

When detectives attempted to approach, Wayman fled, discarding drugs during the chase and was eventually caught after a Taser was used. A search of the parking lot, Wayman, and the vehicle revealed approximately 4.05 grams of heroin and a loaded 9mm handgun with an obliterated serial number.

Wayman was taken to Troop 3 and charged with several felony offenses. He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution with a $70,000 cash bond.