Crime & Safety
Sussex County, DE Fatal Crash: 19-Year-Old Dies After Red-Light Collision
Lincoln, DE – A 19 year old man has died following a violent two vehicle crash in Sussex County after a pickup truck allegedly failed to stop at a red light, according to Delaware State Police. The fa
By Jordan Mercer · 2026-10-30T13:54:54.038Z
Lincoln, DE – A 19 year old man has died following a violent two vehicle crash in Sussex County after a pickup truck allegedly failed to stop at a red light, according to Delaware State Police. The fatal collision occurred Wednesday night, October 28, and remains under investigation Friday.
According to Delaware State Police, the crash happened around 10:20 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Dupont Boulevard and Johnson Road in Lincoln, south of the Dover metropolitan area.
Investigators said a Ford F 150 was traveling northbound on Dupont Boulevard while a Chevrolet Cavalier was heading westbound on Johnson Road toward the intersection.
Preliminary findings indicate the pickup failed to stop for a red traffic signal, causing the front of the truck to strike the driver's side of the Cavalier.
19 Year Old Driver Dies Following Crash
The Cavalier's driver, a 19 year old man from Ellendale, was rushed to a nearby hospital with life threatening injuries.
Despite medical treatment, he died Thursday, October 29, police confirmed.
The pickup's driver, a 22 year old man from Georgetown, was also transported to an area hospital with injuries described as non life threatening.
Authorities have not announced charges in connection with the collision.
Police Continue Fatal Crash Investigation
The intersection remained closed for an extended period Wednesday night while emergency crews investigated and cleared the wreckage.
The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing its investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed the collision or has relevant video footage to contact Master Corporal K. Argo at 302 703 3264 .
Anonymous information can also be submitted through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800 847 3333 .
Police have not released the victim's identity in the provided announcement.
The investigation remains active as authorities work to establish the complete sequence of events.