NEWARK, DE — Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal three-vehicle crash that occurred Wednesday evening, leaving one man dead and another critically injured, authorities said.
According to Delaware State Police, the crash occurred at approximately 6:50 p.m. April 1, 2026, on South College Avenue (Route 896) north of the intersection with Old Baltimore Pike.
Investigators said a Jeep Grand Cherokee traveling northbound allegedly crossed the center median for reasons still under investigation and struck a southbound Chevrolet Silverado. Police reported a Subaru Ascent traveling in the same direction was also struck during the collision.
Authorities said the driver of the Jeep, a 45-year-old Newark man, was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later died. Police said his identity is being withheld pending notification of family.
According to investigators, the driver of the Chevrolet, a 42-year-old Newark man, was transported to a hospital with critical injuries.
Police reported the driver of the Subaru, a 42-year-old man from Middletown, was not injured.
Authorities said the roadway was closed for approximately five hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.
The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing to investigate. Anyone with information is asked to contact Corporal K. Oakes at (302) 365-8483 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.
All suspects, arrestees, and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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