Hockessin, Delaware – A 65-year-old Pennsylvania man died after a head-on crash Tuesday afternoon, prompting a Delaware State Police investigation.
According to Delaware State Police, the victim has been identified as Frank Keys, 65, of Landenberg, Pennsylvania, who died following a two-vehicle head-on collision in Hockessin.
Authorities said the crash occurred Tuesday afternoon, though officials have not released the exact time or roadway details as the investigation continues. Emergency responders arrived at the scene and confirmed that Keys died from injuries sustained in the collision.
The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit is leading the investigation to determine how the crash occurred. Investigators are examining vehicle movements, roadway conditions, and other contributing factors.
Police said the circumstances leading up to the crash remain under investigation.
Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed the crash or who may have relevant information to contact Corporal D. McKenna at (302) 365-8486.
Information can also be shared by sending a private message to the Delaware State Police Facebook page or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Officials also noted that support services are available for those impacted by the incident. The Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and the Delaware Victim Center offer crisis response and resources 24 hours a day. Assistance is available through the 1-800-VICTIM-1 hotline (1-800-842-8461) or by email at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.
Fatal crashes remain a key safety concern across the region, particularly on two-lane roads where head-on collisions can occur suddenly.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Students and commuters traveling between northern Delaware and nearby Pennsylvania communities often use local roads in this area.
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