Troopers ID Driver Killed In Crash Wednesday Afternoon

Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred in Seaford Wednesday.

Officials said on October 8, 2025, at approximately 2:54 p.m., a Buick Enclave was traveling northbound on Seaford Road approaching O’neal’s Road. For reasons still under investigation, the Buick left the east side of the roadway and as a result, struck a tree.

The driver, 63-year-old man 63-year-old Jorge Ruiz, of Seaford, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital where he died.

Seaford Road was closed for an extended time while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. 

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