Millsboro Man Killed in Wednesday Crash

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The Delaware State Police is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Wednesday night in Millsboro. Officials said a 60-year-old man was traveling southbound on Legion Road when his Audi A4 failed to negotiate a sharp left curve, exited the roadway, and struck a concrete culvert pipe before overturning and hitting a row of trees. The driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the importance of safe driving practices, such as wearing seatbelts, especially on roads with sharp turns and curves where loss of control can easily lead to devastating consequences. The investigation will aim to determine the exact cause of the crash and whether any other factors, such as speed or impairment, may have contributed to the fatal outcome.

The details

According to police, the crash occurred around 11:50 p.m. on February 11, 2026, as the Audi A4 was traveling southbound on Legion Road, approaching a sharp left curve in the area of Buttercream Hills, a private driveway. For reasons still under investigation, the vehicle failed to negotiate the curve and exited the west edge of the roadway, striking a concrete culvert pipe. The vehicle then became airborne and overturned before striking a row of trees.

• The crash occurred on February 11, 2026, at approximately 11:50 p.m.

What’s next

The Delaware State Police is continuing its investigation into the cause of the crash, and the name of the victim is being withheld until his family is notified.