Oct 13, 2026
Milford Police Investigating Fatal Single Vehicle Crash
Milford Police Department are investigating a fatal single vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday morning.
On October 13, 2026, at approximately 9:55 a.m., a 2011 Cadillac SRX SUV was travelling southbound on S DuPont Blvd (Rt. 113) just south of Old Shawnee Rd when, for an unknown reason, the vehicle crossed into the median into the northbound lane. The vehicle traveled southbound in the northbound lane before striking a guardrail and leaving the roadway. The vehicle came to a stop in the wooded area just north of Marvel Rd.
The sole occupant, a 78-year-old male, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.
S DuPont Blvd (Rt. 113) was closed for approximately 2 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.
The investigation remains ongoing by the Milford Police Department Fatal Accident Reconstruction Unit. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked to contact Cpl. H. Simpson at (302) 422-8081. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333. Tips can also be submitted online at MilfordPoliceDE.org/leave-a-tip.htm. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
Released by Public Information Officer, Sgt. Timothy Maloney
Released: 10/13/2026
On October 13, 2026, at approximately 9:55 a.m., a 2011 Cadillac SRX SUV was travelling southbound on S DuPont Blvd (Rt. 113) just south of Old Shawnee Rd when, for an unknown reason, the vehicle crossed into the median into the northbound lane. The vehicle traveled southbound in the northbound lane before striking a guardrail and leaving the roadway. The vehicle came to a stop in the wooded area just north of Marvel Rd.
The sole occupant, a 78-year-old male, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.
S DuPont Blvd (Rt. 113) was closed for approximately 2 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.
The investigation remains ongoing by the Milford Police Department Fatal Accident Reconstruction Unit. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked to contact Cpl. H. Simpson at (302) 422-8081. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333. Tips can also be submitted online at MilfordPoliceDE.org/leave-a-tip.htm. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
Released by Public Information Officer, Sgt. Timothy Maloney
Released: 10/13/2026