MAGNOLIA - The Delaware State Police have identified the man who died in a collision that on Feb. 24, as Edward Campbell, 78, of North East, Md.
Authorities said Mr. Campbell was driving a northbound Chrysler minivan that exited Bay Road for unknown reasons and entered the grass median. The vehicle then entered the southbound lanes of Bay Road and caused a head-on collision with a Mercedes. Both vehicles caught fire due to the impact, police said.
Mr. Campbell was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Mercedes driver, a 58-year-old Lewes man, was transported to an area, where he was admitted in critical condition. The Mercedes passenger, a 59-year-old Lewes woman, was transported to an area hospital, where she was admitted with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
One of two dogs inside the Mercedes died, police said.
The Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Master Corporal W. Booth by calling 302-698-8451. Information may also be provided by sending a Private Facebook Message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
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