UPDATE: One dead in morning crash in Lewes

1 p.m. UPDATE: Delaware State Police say the serious crash in Lewes that happened earlier this morning was fatal.

According to police, shortly before 7 a.m., a 6 wheel box truck was traveling southbound on Clay Road approaching the intersection of Kings Highway at a posted stop sign. A Chongqing Manufacturing scooter was traveling westbound on Kings Highway approaching the intersection of Clay Road. The driver of the box truck slowed but failed to stop at the stop sign, entering the intersection directly in front of the scooter. The driver of the scooter tried to avoid colliding with the box truck but was not successful.

The driver of the box truck, a 22-year-old Delmar, MD man, was not injured in the crash.

The driver of the scooter, a 56-year-old Lewes man, was taken to Beebe Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

The crash continues to remain under investigation.

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LEWES, Del. – Delaware State Police are currently on scene of a serious crash in Lewes.

Police say the accident happened shortly before 7 a.m. on Kings Highway in the area of Clay Road. As a result of the crash and investigation, the roadway in the area is closed at this time. Motorists should use caution and seek alternate travel routes.

Up to date road closure information can be found here.