One Killed, One Seriously Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash in Georgetown

GEORGETOWN, Del. – The Delaware State Police (DSP) are investigating a three-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Friday morning in Georgetown.

At 7:20 a.m. on Jun. 19, a Chevrolet Silverado was traveling eastbound on Old Furnace Road, west of Rementer Road. Simultaneously, a Toyota Sienna, followed by a Nissan Rogue, was traveling westbound on Old Furnace Road toward the Chevrolet. For reasons currently being investigated, the Chevrolet crossed over the dashed center lane markings and sideswiped the Toyota. Afterwards, the Chevrolet continued eastbound, and the front of the Chevrolet struck the front of the Nissan.

The driver of the Chevrolet, a 52-year-old man from Lincoln was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The Toyota’s driver, a 50-year-old Georgetown woman was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the Nissan, a 33-year-old man from Seaford was flown by the DSP Aviation Section to an area hospital with serious injuries.

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 to contact Master Corporal R. Albert at (302) 703-3266. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police(Opens in a new window.) or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers(Opens in a new window.) at 1-800-847-3333.