Fatal Crash
17-Year-Old Killed in Saturday Night Two-Vehicle Crash in Newark, Delaware
Incident record
July 20, 2026
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Newark, New Castle County, DE
Delaware
2
Injuries reported
1 fatality
State Capitol Police
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A 17-year-old from Bear, Delaware died following a two-vehicle crash in Newark late Saturday night, according to Delaware State Police.
The crash occurred around midnight and involved two vehicles, police said. The teenager was pronounced dead as a result of injuries sustained in the collision.
Delaware State Police have not released further details about the vehicles involved, the circumstances leading up to the crash, or the identities of other individuals who may have been present. The agency is continuing to investigate the incident.
No additional injuries have been confirmed at this time.
This report will be updated as Delaware State Police release more information.