Victim identified in Friday fatal crash

MILFORD —Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died during a fatal motor vehicle collision Friday in the Milford area as Latre Bonville, 28, of Magnolia.

Police say that at approximately 5:31 a.m., a blue 2020 Mazda 6 was traveling westbound on Wilkins Road, east of Elks Lodge Road. For unknown reasons, the Mazda failed to maintain travel in its lane and exited the south edge of the roadway. The Mazda continued proceeding in a southwestern direction and struck a traffic signpost. The vehicle continued past the signpost until its front center struck a large tree off the road. The Mazda then spun in a clockwise manner and came to rest at this location.

Authorities say Mr. Bonville was not properly restrained. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. The passenger of the Mazda, a 12-year-old female from Magnolia was unrestrained, police say. She was transported via ambulance to an area hospital for serious injuries.