Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision that occurred last night near Seaford, leaving one man dead.

On November 4, 2024, at approximately 8:16 p.m., a Kia Optima was traveling east on Ockels Road approaching the stop sign at Sussex Highway. At the same time, a Chevrolet Silverado was traveling south on Sussex Highway in the right lane approaching Ockels Road. The preliminary investigation revealed that the Kia drove from the stop sign, crossed Sussex Highway and entered the path of the Silverado. This caused the front of the Silverado to strike the rear of the Kia on the driver's side.

The driver of the Kia, a 33-year-old woman from Milford, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries. The front seat passenger, a 64-year-old man from Seaford, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital where he died. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The driver of the Silverado, a 37-year-old man, and a passenger, a 10-year-old child, both of Laurel, Delaware, were taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Sussex Highway was closed for approximately three hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Police ask anyone who witnessed this collision to contact Sergeant A. Mitchell at 302-703-3269. It is also possible to provide information by sending a private Facebook message to Delaware State Police or contact Delaware crime fighter at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime, or you have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need help, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/ Delaware Victims Center is available 24/7 to provide support and resources via a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You can also email the Victim Services Unit at [email protected].

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