The Delaware State Police announced that a third person has died following a two-vehicle crash that occurred in Milford on June 26, bringing the total number of fatalities to three.
Investigators said 36-year-old Eric Lynch died on July 1, 2026, from injuries he sustained in the crash. He had been hospitalized with life-threatening injuries following the collision.
With assistance from the Delaware Division of Forensic Science, the occupants of the Nissan Rogue have been identified as 60-year-old Mark Yancey and 62-year-old Jana Yancey were pronounced dead at the scene.
The crash occurred on June 26, 2026, at approximately 9:15 p.m. According to investigators, a Ford Mustang was traveling westbound on Milford Harrington Highway at a high rate of speed as it approached the intersection with Church Hill Road. At the same time, the Nissan Rogue had just turned right from Church Hill Road onto westbound Milford Harrington Highway.
For reasons that remain under investigation, the front of the Ford collided with the rear of the Nissan. The impact caused the Nissan to rotate, overturn into a utility pole, and become engulfed in flames.
The roadway was closed for approximately four hours while the scene was investigated and cleared. The Delaware State Police continue to investigate the crash.
