GEORGETOWN, DE – Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Thursday evening on Lewes-Georgetown Highway. The incident involved a Honda Civic and an Audi A4.
At 6:15 p.m., the Honda Civic was traveling westbound when it crossed the center line and entered the eastbound lane. This led to a collision with an eastbound Audi A4.
The driver of the Honda, a 25-year-old man from Laurel, Delaware, was not properly restrained. He was transported to a local hospital, where he later died. His identity is being withheld pending family notification.
The Audi driver, an 18-year-old woman from Hockessin, Delaware, sustained non-life-threatening injuries. She was also taken to an area hospital for treatment.
Lewes-Georgetown Highway was closed temporarily as the crash was investigated and cleared.
The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit is conducting the investigation. They request that witnesses contact Sergeant A. Mitchell at (302) 703-3269.
The Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit is available to assist those affected by the crash through a toll-free hotline.