The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday night in Newark that left one man dead.
Officials said on November 5, 2024, at approximately 9:57 p.m., a blue 2012 Infiniti G37 was traveling southbound on Salem Church Road, south of Arthurs Drive. For reasons under investigation, the Infiniti failed to remain in its lane as it went off the right side of the roadway according to police.
The Infiniti continued traveling for approximately 30 feet before it struck a culvert and overturned several times. The Infiniti ultimately came to rest in a driveway on the 700 block of Salem Church Road. The driver and the passenger were ejected from the car as it overturned. The driver of the Infiniti has not been determined at this time and the crash remains under investigation added officials.
The Infiniti was occupied by a 31-year-old man, and a 59-year-old man, both from Newark. The 59-year-old man, James Wolinski, was pronounced dead at the scene. The 31-year-old man was taken to an area hospital by EMS for non-life-threatening injuries.
The roadway was closed for approximately 5.5 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.