Clayton man killed after his vehicle strikes tree near Felton, Delaware State Police say
Esteban ParraA 20-year-old Clayton man was killed on Sunday when Delaware State Police said he ran a stop sign, eventually striking a large tree near Felton.
The man's identity will be released once his family has been notified, police said.
The man was driving a Chevrolet Silverado westbound on Paradise Alley Road, when police said he approached a stop sign at South Dupont Highway about 3:10 a.m. Sunday.
Without stopping, police said the man went through the intersection, striking a stop sign as he veered off the roadway and ended up on a grassy area before sideswiping a large tree.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Police continue to investigate this crash and ask anyone who witnessed the incident to contact investigators at (302) 698-8451. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.
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