Frederica Crash

FREDERICA, Del. - A Frederica man has died in a single-car crash that occurred yesterday in Frederica. 

Delaware State Police say that on Wednesday, just before 7 p.m., a 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis was traveling quickly south down Jackson Street, the end of which is blocked by a row of trees. The Mercury reportedly did not slow down as it approached the trees and crashed into them.

Quinton Russ, 40, of Frederica, was not wearing his seatbelt. Police say he sustained critical injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed th crash to please contact Master Corporal W. Booth by calling 302-698-8451. Information may also be provided by sending a Private Facebook Message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

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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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