Fatal Crash
One Dead in Two-Vehicle Crash on Long Neck Road in Sussex County
Incident record
October 23, 2026
7:00 p.m.
Long Neck Road
Sussex County, DE
Delaware
2
Injuries reported
1 fatality
State Capitol Police
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A crash involving two vehicles on Long Neck Road in Sussex County left one person dead, according to Delaware State Police.
The collision occurred on Friday, October 23, 2026, at approximately 7:00 p.m., police said. One of the vehicles involved was identified as a Jeep Compass. Details about the second vehicle have not been released.
At least one fatality was confirmed as a result of the crash, Delaware State Police reported. Information regarding injuries to other occupants has not yet been made public.
Delaware State Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. No further details about the sequence of events leading up to the collision have been disclosed at this time.
This report will be updated as officials release more information.
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