Salisbury man killed in Delmar crash

Members of the Delaware State Police are currently investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that has claimed the life of a Salisbury man.

Troopers say, that 65-year-old Alfred Gilmore was traveling in a 1982 Chevrolet Van northbound on Old Stage Road, when for unknown reasons, he failed to stop at a posted stop sign at the intersection of Whitesville Road.

Troopers say the Gilmore immediately collided with a 2007 Hino 238 truck, which was traveling east on Whitesville Road. According to police, the front of the Hino struck the driver’s side door of the Chevrolet van. 

State Police say Gilmore, who was properly restrained at the time of the crash, was removed from the scene by EMS and transported to Peninsula Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

Investigators say the driver of the Hino, who was also properly restrained at the time of the crash, was not injured.

Whitesville Road and Old Stage Road in the area of the intersection were closed for approximately 3 hours as the crash was investigated and cleared.

Authorities say this crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit, and alcohol use is not being considered as a factor in the crash.

Anyone who may have witnessed this crash is asked to contact Master Corporal Jay Burns at 302-703-3266. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword “DSP.”