BETHANY BEACH, DE - The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash near Bethany Beach on Friday that claimed the life of an 87-year-old man.
According to police, on April 19th, just before 7 p.m., a Ford F-350 pick-up truck with a trailer was driving south on Coastal Highway. A Jaguar F-type was also driving south behind the truck and trailer, police say. Investigators say the driver of the Jaguar lost control of the car and hit the trailer, disconnecting it from the F-350 and causing it to overturn.
The driver of the Jaguar was taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. He succumbed to his wounds on Sunday, April 21st.
On Thursday, April 25th, police identified the victim as John Medaris, 87, of Rehoboth Beach.
The driver and passenger of the F-350, a 61-year-old man and a 59-year-old woman, both from Pennsylvania, were not injured.
Delaware State Police continue to investigate and ask any witnesses to contact them at 302-703-3266.