Delaware State Police investigating deadly Hartly crash

HARTLY, Del. – Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred in the Hartly area early Sunday morning.

On September 11, 2022, at approximately 1:06 a.m., a Black Hummer H2 was traveling westbound on Westville Road approaching Hazlettville Road at a high rate of speed. The Hummer lost control and veered offroad near Westville Road before striking a tree, where after impact, the Hummer rotated 180 degrees before coming to rest near the roadway.

According to police, the Hummer caught fire post impact.

The operator of the Hummer, who has not been identified at this time, was pronounced dead at the scene. Identification of the victim is pending at this time.

No other vehicles were involved in this incident, and no other injuries were reported.

Westville Road was closed for approximately 3 ½ hours while the crash was investigated and the roadway was cleared.

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this collision. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Master Corporal Booth by calling 302-698-8451