Georgetown Man Dies Following Crash on Dupont Boulevard

Sussex County, DE - An 81-year-old Georgetown, Delaware man has died following a serious single-vehicle crash on Dupont Boulevard last week. The Delaware State Police are continuing their investigation into what led up to the collision.

The crash happened on Friday, April 17, 2026, around noon. A Ford Explorer was heading southbound on Dupont Boulevard, just north of McColley's Chapel Road, when it began to drift off the road.

The vehicle veered off the west edge of the roadway and struck a mailbox, a road sign, and a large embankment. After the impact, the Explorer caught fire.

Bystanders at the scene acted quickly. They pulled the unresponsive driver from the burning vehicle and began performing life-saving measures until help arrived.

The driver was identified as Michael Jeffra, 81, of Georgetown, Delaware. He was transported to an area hospital following the crash.

Investigators initially believed Jeffra may have suffered a medical emergency before the crash occurred. However, further investigation determined that he died as a result of injuries sustained in the collision.

Dupont Boulevard was shut down for about two hours while troopers worked the scene. Traffic in the area was impacted as investigators gathered evidence and cleared the roadway.

The crash remains under active investigation by Delaware State Police Troop 5. Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to reach out to Corporal Grade One K. Marvel at DSP Troop 5 by calling (302) 232-3435.

Tips can also be submitted by sending a private message to the Delaware State Police on Facebook, or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333. All tips to Crime Stoppers can be made anonymously.

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