Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died during a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on June 17, 2022, in the Milford area as Latre Bonville, 28, of Magnolia.
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Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred in the Milford area on Friday morning.
On June 17, 2022, 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 police said Friday afternoon.
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 roadway. The Mazda then spun in a clockwise manner and came to rest at this location.
Officials said the operator of the vehicle, a 28-year-old Magnolia man was not properly restrained. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. Identification of the victim is pending notification to the next-of-kin. The passenger of the Mazda, a 12-year-old Magnolia girl, was unrestrained said police. She was transported via ambulance to an area hospital for serious injuries.