Delaware Memorial Bridge Accident Leads to River Search

Emergency crews are searching the Delaware River following a truck accident that occurred on the southbound span before dawn on July 11, 2025.

A single-vehicle crash near Bridgeville on July 12 has resulted in the death of 27-year-old Devin Flamer of Bridgeville, according to Delaware State Police. The incident took place shortly before 5 a.m. when Flamer's Buick Century, traveling south on Wilson Farm Road at a high rate of speed, failed to stop at Cannon Road. The vehicle crossed Conrail Road, swerved on and off the road, hit a concrete barrier, and subsequently overturned.

Flamer was not properly restrained and was pronounced dead at the scene. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating the crash.

Authorities are urging anyone with information or who witnessed the incident to contact the Delaware State Police or call Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-847-3333.