Wilmington, Delaware – A 19-year-old Newark woman was killed in a head-on crash Friday evening, prompting an ongoing state police investigation.
According to Delaware State Police, the collision occurred Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in Wilmington and involved two vehicles traveling in opposite directions. Authorities identified the victim as Unique Williams, 19, of Newark, Delaware.
Police said Williams died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash. Additional details about the circumstances leading up to the collision have not yet been released.
The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate the cause of the crash. Officials have not announced whether speed, impairment, or roadway conditions were contributing factors.
Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information to contact Cpl. K. Oakes at 302-365-8483. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Authorities said the investigation remains active and ongoing.
The crash may affect evening commuters and students traveling between Wilmington and Newark, as investigators continue reviewing evidence related to the collision.
Anyone seeking victim assistance services can contact the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit or Delaware Victim Center. Support is available 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). Victim Services can also be reached by email at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.
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