Victim identified in fatal Milford crash

MILFORD, Del. – Delaware State Police have identified the victim of a fatal crash in Milford. Police say 28-year-old Latre Bonville of Magnolia was killed in the crash early Friday morning.

Around 5:31 a.m., a blue 2020 Mazda was traveling westbound on Wilkins Road, east of Elks Lodge Road. For unknown reasons, the Mazda failed to stay in its lane and went off the south edge of the roadway, according to police. The Mazda continued in a southwestern direction, striking a traffic signpost. The vehicle then hit a large tree, and spun to a stop.

Police say Latre was not wearing a seatbelt, and was pronounced dead on scene. A 12-year-old girl in the vehicle was also not wearing a seatbelt. She was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries. No other injuries were reported.

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