Md. man dead after crash in Del.; investigation ongoing

A crash remains under investigation after troopers say a 30-year-old man died as a result of the incident, in Delaware.

Delaware State Police say on Sunday, just before 11:10 PM, a 2011 BMW 328 XI was traveling eastbound on Newton Road negotiating a moderate right curve approaching the intersection of Adams Road. Troopers say a 2007 Pontiac G-6 was traveling westbound on Newton Road negotiating the same curve. Authorities report that due to a combination of the road being wet and unsafe speed, the driver of the BMW was unable to maintain the curve and began to spin while entering into the westbound travel lane. Police say the front of the Pontiac then struck the left front side of the BMW.

According to the report, the driver of the BMW was identified as Joseph Marks, of Stevensville. DSP says Marks was pronounced dead at the the scene by EMS. It is unknown if he was wearing his seatbelt, and police say impairment is suspected on his behalf.

Troopers report that the 18-year-old woman, who was driving the Pontiac, was not wearing her seatbelt and impairment does not appear to be a factor on her behalf. Authorities say she was taken to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital where she was treated and released.

This crash remains under investigation by the DSP Collision Reconstruction Unit.