26-Year-Old Killed in Laurel, Delaware Crash

State police identify Yeyson Perez-Ortiz as victim of single-vehicle wreck.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Delaware State Police have identified 26-year-old Yeyson Perez-Ortiz of Laurel as the victim of a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred around 2:30 a.m. on February 28. Perez-Ortiz was driving a Chevrolet S10 on Laurel Road when his vehicle ran off the southern edge of the roadway, entered a deep ditch, hit a tree, and overturned onto its roof. Perez-Ortiz was pronounced dead at the scene and was not wearing a seatbelt.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the importance of road safety and the need for drivers to always wear seatbelts, especially in rural areas where single-vehicle crashes can be more common. The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing, and authorities are encouraging anyone with information to come forward.

The details

According to Delaware State Police, Yeyson Perez-Ortiz was driving a Chevrolet S10 westbound on Laurel Road near Curely Road when his vehicle ran off the southern edge of the roadway. The car then entered a deep ditch, hit a tree, and overturned onto its roof. Perez-Ortiz was pronounced dead at the scene, and police said he was not wearing a seatbelt.

  • The crash occurred around 2:30 a.m. on February 28, 2026.
  • Perez-Ortiz was pronounced dead at the scene.

The players

Yeyson Perez-Ortiz

A 26-year-old resident of Laurel, Delaware who was killed in the single-vehicle crash.

Delaware State Police

The law enforcement agency investigating the fatal crash.

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What’s next

The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing, and authorities are encouraging anyone with information to come forward.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the importance of road safety and the need for drivers to always wear seatbelts, especially in rural areas where single-vehicle crashes can be more common. The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing, and the community is urged to come forward with any information that could aid the authorities.