Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash in Laurel Under Investigation

Laurel, DE - The Delaware State Police is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred early Saturday morning in Laurel, Delaware.

On February 28, 2026, at approximately 2:25 a.m., a Chevrolet S10 was traveling westbound on Laurel Road, west of Curley Road. The vehicle failed to negotiate a slight curve and ran off the south edge of the roadway. It then entered a deep ditch, struck a tree, and overturned onto its roof.

The driver, a 26-year-old man from Laurel, was not wearing his seatbelt. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld pending notification of his family.

The roadway was closed for approximately three hours while police conducted their preliminary crash investigation.

The investigation remains ongoing by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed the crash or has information to contact Master Corporal K. Argo at (302) 703-3264.

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

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