Fatal Crash
One Dead in Two-Vehicle Crash in Newark, Delaware
Incident record
July 18, 2026
10:45 p.m.
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Newark, New Castle County, DE
Delaware
2
Injuries reported
1 fatality
State Capitol Police
Slight rain · 74°F · 0.09 in precip · 9 mph wind
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A crash between two vehicles left one person dead Saturday night in Newark, according to the Delaware State Police.
The collision occurred at approximately 10:45 p.m. on July 18, 2026, state police said. Investigators said a Toyota Camry was traveling southwest at the time of the crash. Details about the second vehicle involved have not been released.
At least one person was killed in the crash, according to authorities. The number of people injured has not been disclosed.
Light rain was falling in the area at the time of the crash, according to weather data.
Delaware State Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision. No further details about the vehicles' movements prior to impact have been made public.
This report will be updated as officials release more information.
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