By Mike FinneyDOVER — An 83-year-old man died in a single-car crash Friday, city police said.
John McRae of Dover was driving a 2009 Pontiac Solstice east on Persimmon Tree Road, near Persimmon Circle, at around 7 p.m., when he failed to negotiate a curve and the car left the street’s right edge, Master Cpl. Ryan Schmid said.
The vehicle continued east along the grass and struck a utility pole at the southwest corner of the intersection, overturning and coming to rest of its roof, Cpl. Schmid said.
Mr. McRae was taken to Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus in Dover after being extricated from the scene by members of the Dover Fire Department. He succumbed to his injuries while being treated.
The cause of the crash is pending further investigation. Anyone wishing to provide information should contact the police department at 302-736-7130. Callers may remain anonymous.
Tips may also be submitted through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or here; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.
