UPDATE: One dead in Friday morning crash in Bridgeville

BRIDGEVILLE, Del.- Delaware State Police say Friday morning’s crash in Bridgeville was fatal.

Just before 7:30 a.m., a 2021 Toyota Corolla, driven by a 20-year-old Federalsburg man, was traveling eastbound on Atlanta Road, negotiating a slight right curve. At the same time, a 2021 fully loaded cement Mack Granite truck, driven by a 53-year-old Bridgeville man, was traveling westbound in the same vicinity. For unknown reasons, the Toyota failed to negotiate a curve and crossed into the westbound lane, directly into the path of the cement truck. The cement truck reportedly tried to avoid the collision by braking, but the front of the Toyota hit the front of the Mack truck in a head-on collision. The truck then pushed the Toyota a short distance backwards before coming to a rest, before both vehicles caught on fire.

The 20-year-old male was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say he was properly restrained, and identification is pending notification of next of kin.

The 53-year-old truck driver was not injured.

The roadway was closed for approximately six hours. The crash remains under investigation.