DEADLY CRASH GRAPHIC

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CLAYTON, DE - The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash in Clayton early Tuesday.

Investigators say a Honda Civic was apparently speeding west on Sudlers Road toward the intersection of Blackiston Church Road on July 15 at about 3 a.m. The Civic failed to stop at the intersection's stop sign, according to police, and continued to drive off the road into a tree. 

Police say the driver, a 24-year-old man from Wilmington, was not wearing a seatbelt. The man died at the scene. His identity has not yet been released pending notification of his family.

Police ask anyone who witnessed this crash or anyone with information to contact them at 302-698-8457.

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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.

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