Young Man Dies After Striking Tree Sunday

The Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on a private road Sunday night in Wilmington that left one man dead.

On January 28, 2024, at approximately 8:04 p.m., a 2021 Hyundai Tucson was traveling eastbound on the private main entrance driveway of the Wilmington Country Club located at 4825 Kennett Pike in Wilmington. For reasons under investigation, the Hyundai failed to remain on the roadway and struck a tree at an apparent high rate of speed according to police.

The driver, a 24-year-old man from Wilmington was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family and relatives are notified.

The roadway was closed for approximately 4 hours while the scene was investigated, and the roadway was cleared.

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