Crash near Milford now has claimed three lives

A Virginia couple died at the scene of the June 26 crash, and the Harrington driver of the second vehicle died July 1 from his injuries.

MILFORD — A two-vehicle crash near Milford has now claimed three lives, Delaware State Police said.

Police said the crash occurred June 26, 2026. With assistance from the Delaware Division of Forensic Science, the two people who died in the Nissan Rogue have been identified as Mark Yancey, 60, and Jana Yancey, 62, a husband and wife from Yorktown, Virginia.

Police also said Eric Lynch, 36, of Harrington, the driver of the Ford Mustang involved in the crash, died July 1 from injuries he sustained.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate the crash.

Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed the crash or has video of the incident to contact Master Cpl. J. Lane at 302-698-8457.

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

Victim services available

Delaware State Police said victims, witnesses or anyone who has lost a loved one to sudden death may contact the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center for support and resources 24 hours a day.

The toll-free hotline is 1-800-VICTIM-1, or 1-800-842-8461. The unit also may be reached by email at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.

To Go Box

What: Delaware State Police investigation into a fatal two-vehicle crash near Milford

When: Crash occurred June 26, 2026; third death reported July 1, 2026

Victims identified: Mark Yancey, 60, and Jana Yancey, 62, of Yorktown, Virginia; Eric Lynch, 36, of Harrington

Contact police: Master Cpl. J. Lane, 302-698-8457

Submit tips: Delaware Crime Stoppers, 1-800-847-3333

Victim support: 1-800-VICTIM-1, or 1-800-842-8461