Georgetown, DE - Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred early Sunday morning.

On November 26, 2023, at approximately 1:17 a.m., a white Hyundai Sante Fe was traveling eastbound on Lewes-Georgetown Highway, east of Fawn Lane. For unknown reasons, the vehicle exited the south edge of the roadway and collided with a tree before catching fire. 

The driver, a 26-year-old male from Georgetown, Delaware, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The roadway was closed for approximately 4 hours to investigate the crash and remove any obstructions from the roadway.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Senior Corporal J. Smith by calling (302) 703-3267.

Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 847-3333.



Update 11/27/2023 at 11:45 AM - Delaware State Police have identified 26-year-old Bernardino Perez-Garcia of Georgetown, Delaware, as the man who died in a fatal crash that occurred in Georgetown on November 26, 2023.