The Delaware State Police are investigating a three-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Friday afternoon in Lincoln.
Officials said on October 17, 2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m., a Hyundai Sonata was traveling northbound on Dupont Boulevard, approaching Johnson Road. A Honda Accord was also traveling northbound on Dupont Boulevard, directly behind the Hyundai. At the same time, a Freightliner tanker-truck was traveling westbound on Johnson Road, approaching Dupont Boulevard.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the Hyundai was slowing to a stop for the yellow or red signal. The Honda failed to slow down and as a result, the front of the Honda struck the rear of the Hyundai according to police. After the collision, the Hyundai was pushed into the intersection, striking the left side of the Freightliner as it traveled westbound through the intersection.
The driver of the Hyundai, a 68-year-old man from Portsmouth, Virginia, was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.
The driver of the Freightliner, a 58-year-old man from Dover, Delaware, and the driver of the Honda, a 27-year-old man from Milford, Delaware, were not injured.
The roadway was closed for approximately 4 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.
