Driver Ejected during Fatal Crash in Hartly; DSP Invetsigating

HARTLY, Del. – The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Sunday night in Hartly.

At 7:30 p.m. on May 3, a Ford F-350 was traveling northbound on Butterpat Road, south of Bear Pond Road. A preliminary investigation revealed that the F-350 failed to negotiate a curve, the driver over-corrected, and was ejected from the truck. Police believe that the driver’s door was not properly secured at the time of the crash. The unoccupied F-350 continued northbound and ultimately came to a stop in a field.

The driver, a 31-year-old man from Hartly, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The roadway was closed(Opens in a new window.) for approximately four hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information to contact Sergeant M. Long by calling (302) 698-8518. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police(Opens in a new window.) or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers(Opens in a new window.) at (800) 847-3333.