Georgetown Man Arrested for DUI After Single-Vehicle Crash

Georgetown, DE - A Georgetown man faces multiple charges following a single-vehicle crash that occurred early Sunday morning near The Circle in Georgetown, Delaware.

Santos Niz-Chilel, 35, was arrested after crashing his vehicle and attempting to flee the scene on foot. Georgetown Police responded to the incident at approximately 1:03 a.m. on October 19, 2025, in the area of North Bedford Street and The Circle.

Officers arrived to find Niz-Chilel running from his vehicle. Police pursued the suspect on foot and successfully apprehended him. He was taken into custody without further incident.

The preliminary investigation shows that Niz-Chilel was traveling south on North Bedford Street when his vehicle continued straight into The Circle. The vehicle struck a street sign and caused damage to nearby flower beds. Officials are still assessing the total cost of repairs to city property.

Police charged Niz-Chilel with driving under the influence, resisting arrest, criminal mischief, failure to provide information, and leaving the scene of a crash. He was transported to Sussex Correctional Institution, where he remains in custody.

The Georgetown Police Department is requesting assistance from the public regarding this incident. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the department at 302-856-6613.

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Photo Credit: Georgetown Police Department