UPDATE: The Delaware State Police have identified 19-year-old Zyadon Briddell, from Ellendale, as the man who died in the two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Wednesday night in Lincoln.
The crash remains under investigation.
LINCOLN, Del. – The Delaware State Police are investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Wednesday night in Lincoln.
On Oct. 28, at 10:20 p.m., authorities say a Ford F-150 was traveling northbound on Dupont Boulevard approaching Johnson Road. At the same time, a Chevrolet Cavalier was traveling westbound on Johnson Road, approaching Dupont Boulevard. A preliminary investigation revealed that the F-150 failed to stop at the red light, continued through the intersection, and struck the driver’s side of the Cavalier.
The driver of the Cavalier, a 19-year-old man from Ellendale, was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. On Oct. 29, he died from his injuries.
The driver of the F-150, a 22-year-old man from Georgetown, was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The roadway was closed for an extended time while the scene was investigated and cleared.
Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the collision, or has related video, to contact Master Corporal K. Argo by calling (302) 703-3264. 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 Oct. 30 at 11:24 a.m.
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