Driver Killed In Fiery Crash Wednesday

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Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred last night in Milford.

Officials said on October 15, 2025, at approximately 8:35 p.m., a Ford Mustang was traveling northbound on Bay Road north of Jenkins Pond Road. For reasons still under investigation, the Mustang left the east side of the roadway, struck a tree, and as a result, caught fire with the driver still inside.

The driver, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Bay Road was closed for an extended time while the scene was investigated and cleared.

Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. 

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