Hartly, DE – A 31-year-old Hartly man is dead after a single-vehicle crash Sunday night in Kent County, prompting an ongoing investigation by Delaware State Police.
According to Delaware State Police, the crash occurred around 7:30 p.m. on May 3, 2026, Sunday, as a Ford F-350 was traveling northbound on Butterpat Road, just south of Bear Pond Road near Hartly, west of Dover. Preliminary findings indicate the truck failed to negotiate a curve, and the driver overcorrected. Police say the unrestrained driver was ejected from the vehicle during the ঘটনการณ์. Authorities also believe the driver’s door was not properly secured at the time.
The truck, now unoccupied, continued traveling before eventually coming to rest in a nearby field. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is being withheld pending notification of family members.
The roadway was closed for approximately four hours while troopers investigated and cleared the scene, impacting local traffic in the Hartly area.
The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit is actively investigating the crash. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant information is asked to contact Sergeant M. Long at 302-698-8518. Tips can also be submitted via private message to Delaware State Police or through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-847-3333.
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