Dover Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident

Incident #: 50-13-29439

Date/Time:  October 22, 2013 at 10:20 PM

Location:  South DuPont Hwy (US Rt 13)/Roosevelt Avenue

Narrative:  The Dover Police Department is currently investigating a fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred at approximately 10:20 PM on Tuesday, October 22nd.  The black Cadillac was traveling s/b on South DuPont Highway, approaching Roosevelt Avenue, when it veered into the northbound lanes, striking numerous roadside objects, causing the vehicle to flip, and eventually stopping on Roosevelt Avenue.  The driver, Darius Gibbs (30) sustained fatal injuries as a result of the accident.  The Dover Police Department is still investigating the cause of the accident.  It is unknown at this time if alcohol was a factor.