Delaware

Teen Killed in Accident at South DuPont Highway in Harrington, DE

Published on: April 28, 2022

Date of Accident
April 27, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

South Dupont Highway, Harrington, DE, USA

What Happened

State Police are investigating a crash that killed a teen at South DuPont Highway in Harrington, DE on April 27th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 10:30 a.m. According to their report, a tractor-trailer headed northbound reportedly failed to stop in a left turn lane and went across the southbound lanes into the path of a Volkswagen Jetta. The two vehicles collided, causing fatal injuries to an 18-year-old female passenger in the Jetta. The 18-year-old male driver of the Jetta was hospitalized with undisclosed injuries. The truck driver, age 65 from Townsend, was not injured. Additional information was unknown.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Delaware State Police
Vehicles Involved
Volkswagen Jetta
Road/Highway
South DuPont Highway
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer collided with a Volkswagen Jetta

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