One man dead following tractor trailer collision in Bridgeville

BRIDGEVILLE, Del. – Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision involving a tractor-trailer that occurred in Bridgeville area last night.

On April 7, 2023, at 10:37 P.M. a 2020 Freightliner tractor-trailer was traveling northbound on Atlanta Road (Route 30) approaching the intersection of Federalsburg Road (Route 18) with a posted stop sign. At the time, a Chrysler minivan was traveling Westbound on Federalsburg Road, approaching the intersection of Atlanta Road. The Freightliner failed to stop at the posted sign and continued northbound directly into the minivan. The Chrysler was unable to avoid the Freightliner and the front of the Chrysler struck the right side of the Freightliner’s flatbed trailer. The Chrysler went underneath the trailer and rotated in a clockwise direction. The Freightliner continued traveling a short distance, dragging the Chrysler in a northerly direction before stopping.

The operator of the Chrysler, a 59-year – old-male who was properly restrained was pronounced dead on the scene. Identification of the victim is pending notification to the next of kin. The front passenger in the Chrysler, a 67-year-old female who was properly restrained was transported to an area hospital with critical injuries.

The operator of the Freightliner, a 26-year-old male was not injured during the collision.

This is an active investigation and no charges have been filed at this time.