Jeep Liberty

Investigators say a 2012 Jeep Liberty drove north when, for an unknown reason, it hit a parked car before leaving the roadway and striking an electrical pole. After the crash, the Jeep caught fire, say police. (Carlisle Fire Department)

MILFORD, Del. - A 32-year-old man is dead after a single-car crash early Friday morning in Milford, according to the Milford Police. He was identified as Tyler Wilson of Milford.

Police said the crash happened on March 27 around 7:10 a.m. on North Street just north of Northwest Fourth Street.

Investigators say a 2012 Jeep Liberty drove north when, for an unknown reason, it hit a parked car before leaving the roadway and striking an electrical pole. After the crash, the Jeep caught fire, say police.

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Police said the crash happened on March 27 around 7:10 a.m. on North Street just north of Northwest Fourth Street.

Milford Police officers arriving at the scene pulled the driver from the car and, along with EMS crews, began life-saving measures. Wilson was taken to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead. 

North Street between Northwest Fourth Street and North Street Extended was closed for about two and a half hours while crews investigated the crash and repaired the damaged pole.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information is asked to contact Senior Corporal C. Jackson at 302-422-8081. 

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