One killed in single-vehicle Millsboro crash

Posted 7/28/22

MILLSBORO — Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred in the Millsboro area Wednesday afternoon.

Police said a white 2019 Kia Optima was …

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One killed in single-vehicle Millsboro crash

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MILLSBORO — Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred in the Millsboro area Wednesday afternoon.

Police said a white 2019 Kia Optima was traveling eastbound on Mount Joy Road at approximately 3:14 p.m. When the vehicle approached a moderate left curve east of Cannon Road, the operator of the Kia failed to negotiate the curve for unknown reasons and the Kia exited the south edge of Mount Joy Road. It continued traveling eastbound until it struck a utility pole off the roadway. After striking the pole, the Kia overturned onto its roof and caught fire.

The operator of the Optima, a 27-year-old male from Milford, was not properly restrained, according to authorities. He was transported by ambulance to an area hospital, where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

The passenger of the vehicle sustained extensive thermal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The victim was turned over to the Office of the Medical Examiner for identification confirmation.

No other vehicles were involved in the incident. The roadway was closed for approximately 3.5 hours while the collision was being investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Corporal J. Smith by calling 302-703-3267.

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