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Linwood Owens, Jr.

Age : 37

Gender : Male

Race : Black

Date : 01/11/2026

Location : Lakeview Avenue

City : Milford

County : Sussex

State : Delaware

Agency : Delaware State police

Officer(s) :Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/11/2026, Delaware State Police troopers attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the Lincoln area for reported traffic violations. The driver, later identified as Linwood Owens Jr., 37, of Georgetown, continued driving and troopers escalated a pursuit. During the chase, Owens drove into Milford. On Lakeview Avenue, the vehicle left the roadway, crossed a sidewalk, struck multiple trees, and collided with a large tree. Troopers and emergency personnel transported Owens to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead from injuries sustained in the crash. Authorities stated the collision occurred during the pursuit. Law enforcement has not released trooper names or detailed the length, speed, or dash camera status of the pursuit in initial reporting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/crime/2026/01/12/georgetown-man-dies-in-car-crash-after-fleeing-from-police-in-milford/88146845007/
https://www.capegazette.com/article/georgetown-man-dies-after-fleeing-lincoln-traffic-stop-and-crashing-milford/300034
https://www.wgmd.com/georgetown-man-dies-in-crash-in-milford-after-fleeing-traffic-stop-in-lincoln/