New Castle Man Killed In Down State Crash

Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred this morning near Ellendale.

On December 18, 2024, at approximately 9:55 a.m., a Honda Accord was traveling northbound on Dupont Boulevard north of East Robbins Road. For reasons under investigation, the Honda left the east side of the road, traveled a short distance, and struck a tree.

The driver, a 37-year-old woman from Ellendale, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries. An unrestrained front seat passenger, a 38-year-old man from New Castle, Delaware, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

Dupont Boulevard was closed for approximately three hours while the crash was investigated the and cleared.