Update #1 (Investigation – 200 block of South Market Street):
The victim who succumbed to his injuries has been identified as Charles Keenan.
This incident is under investigation by the WPD Special Operations Division/Traffic Unit, and anyone with information about the collision is encouraged to contact Master Corporal Paul Simonds at (302) 571-4412 or [email protected].
Original Release (February 13):
Wilmington Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal motor vehicle accident that took place at approximately 7:55 a.m. in the 200 block of South Market Street.
Police located the driver of the vehicle, a 63-year-old male, who was transported to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
While the investigation is ongoing in conjunction with the Delaware Division of Forensic Sciences, it is believed at this time that the driver experienced a medical emergency that caused the crash and resulted in his death.
Address/Location
Wilmington Police Department
300 N Walnut St
Wilmington, DE 19801
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 302-654-5151