NEWARK, DE — Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision in Newark on Friday afternoon that left one man dead and another seriously injured.
The crash occurred on August 22, 2025, at approximately 3:23 p.m. at the intersection of Bear Christiana Road and Freedom Road. Investigators say a maroon Chevrolet Trax was traveling northbound on Bear Christiana Road and attempting to turn left onto Freedom Road when it was struck by a southbound black BMW 335.
According to police, the BMW was reportedly racing an unidentified vehicle at a high rate of speed as it approached the intersection. The impact occurred when the BMW collided with the right front side of the Chevrolet.
The driver of the Chevrolet, a 75-year-old Newark man, was transported to a nearby hospital where he later died from his injuries. His name has not been released pending notification of his family.
The driver of the BMW, a 49-year-old Newark man, was also taken to a local hospital and is being treated for serious injuries.
Bear Christiana Road was closed for approximately three and a half hours as authorities investigated and cleared the scene. The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit is leading the investigation and seeking witnesses to the crash or anyone with information about the incident.
Anyone with details is encouraged to contact Sergeant J. Jefferson at (302) 365-8484 or reach Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
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