Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred near Bethany Beach on Friday night.
Officials said on April 19, 2024, at approximately 6:58 p.m., a Ford F-350 pick-up truck, pulling a trailer, was driving southbound in the right lane on Coastal Highway south of Dune Road. At the same time a Jaguar F-type was driving southbound on Coastal Highway, behind the F-350. For reasons under investigation, the driver of the Jaguar lost control causing him to hit the trailer being pulled by the F-350. As a result, the trailer disconnected from the F-350 and overturned according to police.
The driver of the F-350, a 61-year-old man, and passenger, a 59-year-old woman, both of Drums, Pennsylvania were not hurt. The driver of the Jaguar, 87-year-old John Medaris of Rehoboth Beach was taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. On April 21, 2024, he died from injuries sustained in the crash.
The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash or might have more information to contact Senior Corporal R. Albert by calling (302) 703-3266.
