Two-Car Accident Kills One in Dover

DOVER, Del. – Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Saturday afternoon in Dover.

At approximately 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 20, a Honda Accord was traveling eastbound on Dyke Branch Road and began to approach a moderate curve. Simultaneously, a Volvo S40 was traveling westbound and approaching the same curve.

For reasons still under investigation by police, the Honda failed to remain in its lane and crossed into the westbound lane. The driver of the Volvo attempted to avoid the collision by swerving left into the eastbound lane. At that time, the driver of the Honda re-entered the eastbound lane, resulting in a head-on crash between the two vehicles.

The driver of the Honda, identified as 70-year-old Bradford Pearce of Dover, was transported to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. He was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident.

The driver of the Volvo, a 16-year-old male from Dover, and his passenger, a 45-year-old woman from Dover, were also transported to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

An investigation into this accident remains ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked to contact Sergeant J. Wilson at (302) 698-8518. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.