Millsboro Man Killed, Passenger Seriously Hurt in Georgetown Crash

GEORGETOWN, Del. — A 32-year-old Millsboro man was killed and a passenger was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash Sunday morning on Peterkins Road near Georgetown, according to Delaware State Police.

The crash occurred at about 9:15 a.m. as a Honda Accord was traveling southbound on Peterkins Road and negotiating a slight left-hand curve.

Police said the vehicle ran off the west side of the roadway for reasons that remain under investigation. The Honda then re-entered the road, rotated off the east side of Peterkins Road, struck two trees and overturned onto its roof.

The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are withholding his identity until his family has been notified.

A 31-year-old woman from Millsboro, who was a passenger in the vehicle, was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries.

Peterkins Road was closed for about three hours while investigators processed the scene and crews cleared the wreckage.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing to investigate the cause of the crash. Anyone who witnessed the collision or has relevant video is asked to contact Master Cpl. J. Smith at (302) 703-3267. Tips can also be submitted through Delaware State Police or Delaware Crime Stoppers.