UPDATED: Delaware State Police Investigating Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash in Hartly

UPDATED – 12/12/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 77 year old Jeffrey Holloway of Dover as the man who died in a fatal crash Wednesday morning in Hartly.

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ORIGINAL STORY – 12/11/25 – Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving two vehicles yesterday morning in Hartly. According to police, on December 10th at about 9:00 a.m., a Honda Accord was traveling eastbound on Judith Road approaching Hartly Road. At the same time, a Ford Focus was traveling southbound on Hartly Road approaching Judith Road. Police say that the initial investigation indicates that the Honda pulled away from the stop sign, and into the path of the Ford. As a result, the front of the Ford struck the driver’s side of the Honda. The driver of the Honda, a 77-year-old man from Dover was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified. The driver of the Ford, an 18-year-old girl from Hartly, Delaware, was treated at the scene but refused transport to the hospital. 

Additional Information from DSP:

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information to contact Master Corporal J. Lane at (302) 698-8457. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov