The Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Tuesday morning in Felton.
On October 27, 2026, at approximately 3:45 a.m., a Chevrolet Silverado was traveling westbound on Spectrum Farms Road east of Spider Web Road. The preliminary investigation showed that the Silverado left the south side of the road, entered a deep ditch, and struck a tree.
The driver, a 63-year-old man from Felton, Delaware, who was not properly restrained, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.
The roadway was closed for approximately 3 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.
The investigation is still ongoing by the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit.