Fatal Crash Identified in Sussex County
LEWES, DE — A 26-year-old man, Anthony Hunt, was ejected from his truck in a fatal crash early April 26, according to Delaware State Police.
Hunt was driving a Dodge Ram south on Wil King Road, just south of Kendale Road, when the vehicle left the roadway around 12:20 a.m. Authorities reported that the truck entered a ditch, overturned onto its roof, and struck a tree. Hunt, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle.
Emergency responders transported Hunt to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. This incident marks one of 31 fatalities on Delaware's roadways this year, reflecting a 35% increase compared to 2025.
The investigation remains ongoing. Police urge anyone with information to contact investigators at (302) 703-3266 or provide tips via private message to the Delaware State Police on Facebook or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.