Maryland man killed in crash near Woodside, Delaware

WOODSIDE, Del. – A Maryland man has died following a serious crash near Woodside, Delaware.

According to Delaware State Police, the crash occurred around 2:20 a.m., Wednesday as a Freightliner tractor-trailer was driving southbound on South Dupont Highway, in the right lane, south of Barney Jenkins Road.

At the same time, a GMC T-Series box truck was also driving southbound, in the right lane, behind the Freightliner. As the Freightliner was slowing to make a right turn into a business, the front of the GMC hit the back of the trailer.

The unrestrained driver of the GMC, a 33-year-old Owings Mills, Maryland man, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The driver of the Freightliner, a 51-year-old man from Greensboro, North Carolina was not injured.

The road was closed for around 5 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

Delaware State Police are continuing their investigation into the crash. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information is urged to contact Master Corporal J. Lane at (302) 698-8457 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.