DOVER, Del. – Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that killed a 27-year-old Dover man on Sunday afternoon.
On Jul. 26 around 3:10 p.m., police say a Lexus GX entered the right merge lane of Bay Road after driving through exit 93 in Dover. A preliminary investigation revealed that the Lexus was traveling at an apparent high rate of speed and recklessly changing lanes. As a result, the Lexus exited the west edge of the road, struck the center median Jersey barrier, and rolled over on its side.
The unrestrained driver of the Lexus was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.
Bay Road was closed(Opens in a new window.) for approximately 4 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.
Troopers ask anyone who witnessed or has information about the crash 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.
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