Milford Police Department is investigating a single-vehicle crash that left one man dead. The crash occurred on October 13 around 10 AM.
According to police, a 2011 Cadillac SRX SUV was traveling southbound on South Dupont Boulevard just south of Old Shawnee Road. For unknown reasons, the vehicle crossed the median into the northbound lane. The vehicle then travelled 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 Road.
The sole occupant, a 78-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.
The accident led to the closure of South Dupont Boulevard for approximately two hours until the scene was investigated and cleared.
The investigation remains ongoing. Milford Police Department Fatal Accident Reconstruction Unit is asking anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information to contact Corporal H. Simpson at 302-422-8081. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333 or through the Milford Police Department Tip Line. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
