UPDATE: DSP investigating fatal crash in Smyrna

SMYRNA, Del. – Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of one Friday morning in Smyrna.

Shortly before 9 a.m., a black 2015 Dodge Journey was traveling northbound on Route 13, south of Smyrna Landing Road. For unknown reasons, police say the vehicle drifted to its right and veered off the roadway, continuing northbound off the road for a short distance until it hit a set of trees.

The driver of the Dodge, a 43-year-old Townsend man, was properly restrained and was pronounced dead at the scene. Identification is pending notification of next of kin.

No other vehicles were involved, and no other injuries were reported.