Milford, DE – Delaware State Police have identified the man who died following a single-vehicle crash after a police pursuit in Milford, as investigators continue working to determine the full sequence of events.
According to Delaware State Police, the victim has been identified as 37-year-old Linwood Owens Jr. of Georgetown, Delaware. The fatal crash occurred Sunday night in the Milford area following a pursuit involving state troopers.
Police said the incident is being investigated by the Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit, which is responsible for analyzing serious and fatal crashes across Sussex County and surrounding areas. Authorities have not yet released additional details about the length of the pursuit, vehicle speed, or what initially prompted troopers to attempt the traffic stop.
Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the crash or observed the vehicle prior to the collision to come forward. According to police, witnesses or those with relevant information are urged to contact Master Corporal K. Argo at (302) 703-3264. Tips may also be submitted via private message to the Delaware State Police Facebook page or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
State police also reminded the public that victim support resources are available for those affected by the crash. The Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and Delaware Victim Center offer assistance 24 hours a day through the toll-free hotline 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). Additional support may be requested by emailing DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.
The investigation remains active, and further updates are expected as more information becomes available.
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