Single vehicle crash claims life of Kent Co. man

CLAYTON, Del. – A single vehicle crash in Clayton claimed the life of a Smyrna man Monday evening, according to police.

We’re told that just after 6 p.m., a Ford F-150 being driven by a 38-year-old Smyrna man was traveling northbound on Arthursville Road north of Shorts Corner Road, when it crossed over the southbound lane and lost control off the shoulder of the roadway. The truck then hit several fence posts, which caused the vehicle to rotate, and continued off the south shoulder before hitting a tree. The impact of hitting the tree caused the truck to rotate and the driver side of the truck hit a second tree.

The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking anyone with information to contact Det. Booth at 302-698-8451 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.