A Georgetown teen is dead after the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic he was operating Saturday morning collided head-on with another car on Lewes-Georgetown Highway west of Hudson Road.
A 17-year-old male was westbound on Route 9, west of Hudson Road in Milton, when his car crossed into the eastbound lane and directly into the path of a 2018 Kia Optima, driven by a 30-year-old Lewes man who was eastbound, Delaware State Police said.
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The crash occurred shortly before 8 a.m. Saturday.
Police said “for unknown reasons” the Chevrolet veered into the left-turn lane and then opposing traffic. After the crash, the teen’s car came to rest in the left-turn lane, while the Kia was knocked off the road, officials said.
The 17-year-old was pronounced dead at Beebe Medical Center. Identification is pending notification to family.
The 30-year-old driver suffered serious injuries and was taken to the same hospital for treatment, police said. Both drivers were properly restrained, they added.
Police said they continue to investigate the fatal collision and ask any one with information on the crash to contact the Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit at 302-703-3266.
Information also may be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppers.com .
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