Executive Summary
- Yeyson Perez-Ortiz, 26, identified as the victim of a fatal crash in Laurel.
- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is leading the investigation.
- Authorities are urging witnesses to contact Master Corporal K. Argo or Crime Stoppers.
- Victim services are available for those impacted by the tragedy.
LAUREL, Del. – Delaware State Police have identified Yeyson Perez-Ortiz, 26, of Laurel, as the victim of a fatal single-vehicle collision that occurred on Saturday morning. Authorities from the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit have launched a full investigation into the incident.
According to official reports, the crash resulted in the death of Perez-Ortiz at the scene. While the identity of the deceased has been released, investigators are continuing to examine the site to determine the specific cause and mechanics of the collision. Law enforcement has not yet disclosed details regarding road conditions or potential contributing factors at this stage of the inquiry.
State police are actively seeking assistance from the public to aid in the ongoing investigation. Officials have requested that anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information contact Master Corporal K. Argo directly at (302) 703-3264. Additionally, information can be provided by sending a private message to the Delaware State Police Facebook page or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-847-3333.
For individuals affected by this traumatic event, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit is working in conjunction with the Delaware Victim Center. Support services and resources are available 24 hours a day through their helpline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461) or via email at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.
Investigative Outlook
As the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues its work, the primary operational focus remains on gathering witness testimony to establish a clear timeline of the event. The public appeal for information indicates that investigators are looking to corroborate physical evidence from the scene with observational accounts. At this time, the incident is being treated as an active traffic fatality investigation with no immediate indication of criminal charges.
