Newark Man Killed in Glasgow-Area Crash

Police identify victim as 45-year-old Anthony Curry, another driver seriously injured.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 5:26pm

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Delaware State Police have identified the 45-year-old Newark man killed in a three-car crash on Route 896 near Glasgow last week. Anthony Curry was driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee northbound when he crossed the center median and collided head-on with a southbound Chevrolet Silverado, seriously injuring the other driver. A third vehicle, a Subaru Ascent, was also involved in the crash but the driver was unharmed.

Why it matters

Route 896 is a major thoroughfare in New Castle County, Delaware, connecting Newark to Glasgow and other surrounding communities. Crashes on this road can have significant impacts on local traffic and commutes. This incident raises questions about road safety and whether any infrastructure improvements may be needed in the area.

The details

According to police, the crash occurred around 6:45 p.m. as Curry was driving his Jeep Grand Cherokee northbound on Route 896. For unknown reasons, Curry crossed over the center median and collided head-on with a southbound Chevrolet Silverado driven by a 42-year-old Newark man. The impact also struck a third vehicle, a Subaru Ascent driven by a 42-year-old man from Middletown, who was uninjured. Paramedics rushed the two Newark men to the hospital, where Curry was pronounced dead. The condition of the other Newark driver was not immediately known.

  • The crash occurred around 6:45 p.m. on April 3, 2026.
  • Police identified the victim as Anthony Curry on April 6, 2026.

The players

Anthony Curry

A 45-year-old Newark, Delaware resident who was killed in the crash.

42-year-old Newark man

The driver of the southbound Chevrolet Silverado who was seriously injured in the collision.

42-year-old Middletown man

The driver of the Subaru Ascent who was uninjured in the crash.

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What’s next

Police continue to investigate the cause of the crash and whether any charges will be filed.

The takeaway

This tragic incident on a major Delaware roadway highlights the importance of driver safety and the need for continued infrastructure improvements to prevent such accidents in the future.