Driver Dies in Single-Car Crash on Bay Road
A driver died on Oct. 15 following a single-car crash on Bay Road at 8:35 p.m., authorities reported.
According to police, a Ford Mustang was traveling northbound on Bay Road, north of Jenkins Pond Road, when it left the east side of the roadway and struck a tree. The vehicle subsequently caught fire with the driver still inside.
The unidentified driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Emergency crews closed Bay Road for the investigation and debris clearance.
The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating the incident. Authorities encourage anyone with information or who witnessed the crash to contact Master Cpl. J. Lane at 302-698-854 or reach out via the Delaware State Police Facebook page or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.