Fatal Crash graphic

REHOBOTH BEACH, DE - An 81-year-old man died last week from injuries sustained in a September 2nd crash near Rehoboth Beach, according to Delaware State Police.

Police say on September 2nd, just before 5:45 p.m., a Honda Cruiser was driving north in the left lane on Coastal Highway as it approached a Jeep Cherokee stopped in traffic ahead of it. The Honda failed to stop for unknown reasons, according to police, and hit the back of the Cherokee. The driver of the Honda, 81-year-old Richard Bland, of Rehoboth, was reportedly partially ejected.

Bland was taken to a nearby hospital for critical injuries. On September 19th, Bland succumbed to those injuries, police say.

The driver of the Jeep Cherokee, a 55-year old man from Randolph New Jersey, was reportedly not injured.

Police say the crash is still under investigation. Authorities ask any witnesses to contact them at 302-703-3264

Tags

Digital Content Producer

Sean joined WBOC as Digital Content Producer in February 2023. Originally from New Jersey, Sean graduated from Rutgers University with bachelor’s degrees in East Asian Studies and Religion. He has lived in New York, California, and Virginia before he and his wife finally found a place to permanently call home in Maryland. With family in Laurel, Ocean Pines, Berlin, and Captain’s Cove, Sean has deep ties to the Eastern Shore and is thrilled to be working at WBOC serving the community.

Recommended for you