Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred yesterday afternoon in Milton.
On December 15, 2023, at approximately 1:35 p.m., a white Ford F-450 was traveling eastbound on Milton-Ellendale Highway, just west of Gravel Hill Road. For unknown reasons, the vehicle veered off the right side of the road and crashed into a large tree according to police.
The driver, a 57-year-old man from Lincoln and the rear passenger, a 60-year-old man from Milford, Delaware, were transported to a nearby hospital, where they are being treated for serious injuries.
The front passenger, identified as 47-year-old Terrance Perry of Bridgeville, was also taken to a nearby hospital, where he died.
Milton-Ellendale Highway remained closed for approximately 3 hours as investigators examined the scene and cleared the roadway.
