UPDATE: The Delaware State Police have identified 80-year-old Dennis Giles, from Goldsboro, Maryland, as the man who died in the fatal crash that occurred Sunday in Felton.
This crash remains under investigation.
FELTON, Del. – The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that killed an elderly driver on Sunday.
At 4:50 p.m. on May 10, a Kia Sorento was traveling northbound on Sandtown Road, south of Willow Grove Road in Felton. A preliminary investigation revealed that the Sorento was traveling at an apparent high rate of speed when it passed two vehicles in a no passing zone. The car proceeded to fail to negotiate a curve. As a result, the Sorento exited the west edge of the road and struck two unoccupied commercial trucks and trailers in a parking lot.
The driver, an 80-year-old man from Goldsboro, Maryland, was not properly restrained and taken to an area hospital where he died. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.
The roadway was closed for approximately three hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.
Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information to contact Master Corporal W. Booth by calling (302) 698-8451. 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.
This article was originally published on May 11 at 11:06 a.m.
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