Motorist dies after vehicle leaves Georgetown road
By GEORGETOWN — A 27-year-old Georgetown man was pronounced dead at the scene after a single-vehicle crash Saturday, authorities said.
Delaware State Police spokesman Senior Cpl. Jason Hatchell said the man was driving a Ford EcoSport on Del. 9, west of Fawn Lane, when the collision occurred at approximately 5:02 p.m. The SUV left the road for unknown reasons and struck a tree, he added.
The motorist was pronounced dead at the scene. Identification of the victim is pending notification of kin.
Del. 9 at Fawn Lane was closed for approximately three hours, while the crash was investigated, and the road was cleared.
The Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate and asks witnesses to contact Senior Cpl. R. Albert at 302-703-3266, send a message via the state police Facebook page or call Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-847-3333.
