19-Year-Old Ellendale Man Dies After Lincoln Crash

Sussex County, DE - On October 28, 2026, at approximately 10:20 p.m., the Delaware State Police responded to the intersection of Dupont Boulevard and Johnson Road in Lincoln, Delaware, for a crash involving two vehicles. A 19-year-old man from Ellendale. Delaware has since died from his injuries.

Troopers say a Ford F-150 was heading north on Dupont Boulevard as it came up to Johnson Road. At the same time, a Chevrolet Cavalier was heading west on Johnson Road toward Dupont Boulevard.

Based on what police have found so far, the F-150 didn't stop for a red light. The front of the truck then hit the driver's side of the Chevy Cavalier.

The 19-year-old was driving the Chevy Cavalier. He was taken to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The next day, on October 29, 2026, he sadly passed away as a result of his injuries.

The driver of the F-150 is a 22-year-old man from Georgetown, Delaware. He was also taken to a hospital, but his injuries were not life-threatening.

The area was closed for quite a while Wednesday night. Troopers stayed on scene to look into what happened and clear the road.

Police have not said whether anyone will face charges. The crash is still under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit.

If you saw the crash or have video of it, troopers want to hear from you. You can call Master Corporal K. Argo at (302) 703-3264.

You can also send a private message to the Delaware State Police on Facebook. Tips can be shared with Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333 as well.

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