Delaware State Police are currently leading an investigation into a fatal crash involving a single vehicle near Farmington that took place in the early hours of July 6th. According to a Delaware State Police press release, a GMC Sierra pickup truck was involved in an accident that resulted in the death of a 21-year-old Greenwood man.
The incident occurred at around 1:00 a.m. on Shawnee Road, just south of Breezy Meadow Lane, where the truck was allegedly traveling at a high rate of speed. Reports indicate that the vehicle left the road for unknown reasons, colliding with a tree and then a second tree head-on. The young driver was not wearing a seatbelt and subsequently died on the scene, according to officials.
This stretch of Shawnee Road experienced closures for about three and a half hours as the Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit conducted their investigation and worked to clear the area. The driver's identity has not yet been released to the public, pending notification of next of kin. Police are calling for any witnesses with valuable information to come forward and contact Senior Corporal J. Smith at (302) 703-3267.
For those affected by the crash, or other crimes and sudden tragedies, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center offers round-the-clock support. Assistance can be accessed via their hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461) or through email at [email protected]. The authorities have reassured the community that the investigation into this tragic event is ongoing and updates will be provided accordingly.
