Delaware State Police Investigating Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash on Oak Road in Bridgeville

The Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred this morning on Oak Road in Bridgeville. According to police, this morning, June 4th at just after 9:00 a.m., the driver of a Toyota Seqouia was heading southbound on Oak Road south of Apple Tree Road. Based on the investigation so far, the Toyota passed a vehicle in a no passing zone, approaching a curve at an apparent high rate of speed. As a result, the Toyota failed to negotiate the curve, overturned and exited the west side of the road. The unrestrained driver was ejected.  The driver, a 17-year-old girl from Lewes, was taken to an area hospital where she died. A 4-year-old passenger, who was properly restrained in a child safety seat, was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The roadway was closed for an extended time while the scene was investigated and cleared.

Additional Information from DSP:

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed or has information about the crash to contact Sergeant A. Mitchell by calling (302) 703-3269. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police(Opens in a new window.) or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers(Opens in a new window.) at (800) 847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or has lost a loved one to a sudden death and needs assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center.(Opens in a new window.) 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.