Young Man Killed In Accident Friday Morning

Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred today in Middletown.

Officials said on October 10, 2025, at approximately 7:19 a.m., a Buick LaCrosse was traveling northbound on Summit Bridge Road, approaching Old Summit Bridge Road. For reasons still under investigation, the Buick left the east side of the roadway and struck a telephone pole.

The driver, a 27-year-old man from Middletown, Delaware, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash.

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