One killed, another injured in Millsboro crash

MILLSBORO, Del. – An investigation is underway after a crash that killed one and injured another Wednesday afternoon in Millsboro.

At around 3:15 p.m., police say a white 2019 Kia Optima was traveling eastbound on Mount Joy Road, approaching a moderate left curve, east of Cannon Road. For unknown reasons, the driver reportedly failed to negotiate the curve and veered off the south edge of Mount Joy Road, continuing eastbound until it hit a utility pole off the roadway. After hitting the pole, the Kia flipped onto its roof and caught fire.

Police say the 27-year-old Milford man who was driving the Kia was not properly restrained. He was taken by ambulance to an area hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries. The passenger of the vehicle sustained extensive thermal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim was turned over to the Office of the Medical Examiner for identification confirmation.

No other vehicles were involved in the crash.

Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed the crash to contact Corporal J. Smith at 302-703-3267 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.