MILLSBORO, Del. - State police are investigating a crash that killed one man and injured another.

Delaware State Police say on June 11, around 1:33 a.m., a 26-year-old Georgetown man, identified as Marco Flores-Velasquez, was driving westbound on Harmons Hill Road near Millsboro.

Troopers say Flores-Velasquez failed to maintain control of his car during a slight left curve, left the roadway, and struck a large metal utility pole. As a result of the impact, troopers say the car rotated violently in a clockwise direction before coming to a rest.

Authorities say the Flores-Velasquez was transported an area hospital with serious injuries and later died from his injuries. 

A man in the front passenger seat was also reportedly taken to a hospital, where he was treated and released for minor injuries.

Harmons Hill Road in the area of the collision was closed for approximately 3 hours while the crash was investigated, and the roadway was cleared.

Delaware State Police continue to investigate this incident.

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