Police: Alcohol involved in fatal Newark, Del. crash

NEWARK, Del. -- Police say alcohol was a factor in an overnight crash in Newark, Delaware that left a man dead.

The accident occurred just after 1:00 a.m. on South College Avenue near Old Chestnut Hill Road.

Investigators say the driver of a Lexus drove off the road and hit a tree.

The 30-year-old male passenger was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. His name is behind withheld pending notification of family.

The 35-year-old male driver was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition.

Police charges are pending in this case.

Anyone with additional information is asked to call Corporal Patrick Craig at 302-366-7100 ext. 3416