Box Truck Driver Critically Injured After Crashing Into Utility Pole on Route 13
Written by Kiss Media on 3 November 2026
A box truck driver is in critical condition after his truck crashed into a utility pole early Tuesday morning along Route 13 in New Castle County.
The crash happened around 5:05 a.m. at Red Lion Road and South Dupont Highway, near Delaware City. The 30-year-old driver was heavily trapped inside the truck for about 40 minutes before rescue crews were able to free him. New Castle County Paramedics treated him for a significant leg injury and possible internal injuries, and he was taken by Christiana Fire Company ambulance to Christiana Hospital in critical condition.
Delaware City, Port Penn, and Christiana fire companies responded to the scene, along with New Castle County Paramedics and Delaware State Police. The crash shut down the northbound lanes of Route 13 for hours while crews worked.
Delaware State Police are investigating the circumstances of the crash. No cause has been stated.
Source: First State Update — https://firststateupdate.com/box-truck-driver-critically-injured-after-crashing-into-utility-pole/ and 6ABC — https://6abc.com/post/route-13-nb-block-crash-bear-delaware/20011388/
