Dover Man Dies in Three-Vehicle Crash Near Felton

FELTON, Del. — A 33-year-old Dover man was killed Wednesday morning in a three-vehicle collision on Canterbury Road near Roesville Road, according to Delaware State Police.

The incident occurred around 9:01 a.m. when the man, driving a Ford Fusion southbound on Canterbury Road at a high rate of speed, collided with the rear of a northbound Toyota Camry that was attempting to turn left onto Roesville Road.The impact caused the Fusion to veer off the east side of Canterbury Road before re-entering the roadway and striking a Mazda CX-5 traveling northbound behind the Camry. The Mazda then entered a drainage ditch and rolled onto its side. ​

The driver of the Fusion, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The 28-year-old Felton man driving the Mazda sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital. The 70-year-old Felton woman operating the Camry was not injured. ​

The roadway was closed for approximately 4.5 hours as authorities investigated and cleared the scene. The Delaware State Police https://www.facebook.com/DSPNewsroom Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit is leading the investigation and requests that any witnesses contact Sergeant J. Wilson at 302-698-8518. Information can also be provided via Delaware Crime Stoppers http://delaware.crimestoppersweb.com/sitemenu.aspx?ID=346& at 1-800-847-3333.

This tragic incident underscores the importance of adhering to speed limits and wearing seatbelts to ensure road safety.​

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Danielle Valletti

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